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Everest Recruitment Appointed to ESPO's Strategic HR & Recruitment Services Framework (3S_26)

By Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd

Everest Recruitment Appointed to ESPO's Strategic HR & Recruitment Services Framework (3S_26)
Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd Aug 06, 2026

Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd is proud to announce our appointment as a successful supplier on ESPO's Strategic HR & Recruitment Services framework (3S_26), running from 7 July 2026 to 6 July 2028.

This appointment strengthens our position as a trusted partner to the public sector, giving customers a fast, fully compliant route to sourcing HR and recruitment support — from executive-level hires to specialist HR administration — through a single, pre-approved framework.

A Framework Built for Every Level of Public Sector Recruitment

We've secured places across 18 lots, giving public sector customers access to our services across the full spectrum of workforce needs.

Executive & Managerial Interim Recruitment (Lot 1)
Access to quality-assured senior, managerial, and experienced professionals on a temporary basis — supporting business continuity during vacancies or key strategic projects.

  • Lot 1a – Admin, HR & Business Support
  • Lot 1b – Blue Light & Emergency Services
  • Lot 1c – Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal)
  • Lot 1d – Education
  • Lot 1e – Health & Social Care
  • Lot 1f – IT, Digital, Media & Marketing

Executive & Managerial Permanent Recruitment (Lot 2)
Securing long-term senior and managerial talent across the same six public sector areas.

  • Lot 2a – Admin, HR & Business Support
  • Lot 2b – Blue Light & Emergency Services
  • Lot 2c – Commercial (Finance, Procurement and Legal)
  • Lot 2d – Education
  • Lot 2e – Health & Social Care
  • Lot 2f – IT, Digital, Media & Marketing

General Recruitment (Lots 3 & 4)
Flexible, quality-assured staffing across a wide range of role types, at volume.

  • Lot 3 – Temporary Recruitment (sub £45k)
  • Lot 4 – Permanent Recruitment (sub £45k)

Specialist HR Support Services (Lot 7)
End-to-end support for the HR functions behind every recruitment campaign.

  • Lot 7b – Applicant Management
  • Lot 7c – Onboarding
  • Lot 7d – HR Administration
  • Lot 7f – Employment Screening and Background Checks

Why This Matters for Our Customers

Whether you need to fill an urgent interim leadership gap, run a compliant permanent recruitment campaign, or outsource day-to-day HR administration, this framework gives you a quick and low-risk route to working with Everest — fully aligned with public procurement regulations, and without the need for a lengthy tender process.

Our submission was recognised for a clear, well-governed approach to framework delivery — including robust resourcing and contract management, a flexible and scalable account management model, methodical candidate search and onboarding processes, and a strong, measurable commitment to social value.

Who We Support

Our framework coverage means we're ready to support:

  • Local authorities and councils across admin, HR, and business support functions
  • Police, fire, and ambulance services through our Blue Light & Emergency Services lots
  • NHS trusts, ICBs, and social care providers across Health & Social Care
  • Schools, academy trusts, colleges, and universities across Education
  • Public sector finance, procurement, and legal teams through our Commercial lot
  • Digital, IT, media, and communications teams across the public sector

Get in Touch

If your organisation is looking for a recruitment or HR partner through the ESPO 3S_26 framework, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Everest Recruitment and Services Ltd →

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