Appointment strengthens PeopleScout’s position as a comprehensive recruitment partner for the public sector, complementing its existing presence on ESPO’s Strategic HR & Recruitment Services framework (3S).

PeopleScout, a leading provider of talent solutions and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), is pleased to announce it has successfully retained its status on ESPO’s Strategic HR & Recruitment Services framework (3S). This appointment enables PeopleScout to continue delivering high-quality RPO and talent acquisition (TA) services to both existing and new public sector clients across the UK.

The retention of this framework status is a significant milestone, confirming PeopleScout’s compliance with the rigorous standards set by ESPO and its ongoing commitment to delivering excellence in public sector recruitment.

A Complete ESPO Offering for the Public Sector

With continued placement on ESPO’s Strategic HR & Recruitment Services framework (3S). PeopleScout offers a truly end-to-end recruitment capability through ESPO – from strategic talent acquisition to targeted candidate attraction. This dual framework presence means public sector organisations can access a complete suite of recruitment services from a single, trusted provider.

Through ESPO 3S-26, PeopleScout offers two distinct service models tailored to the needs of public sector organisations:

• Long-term RPO Solutions — Fully embedded, strategic recruitment partnerships that manage the end-to-end hiring process, enabling organisations to build workforce capability and drive long-term talent strategies.
• Modular Solutions — Flexible, scalable support that allows organisations to access specific elements of the recruitment process — from sourcing and screening to onboarding — without committing to a full RPO engagement.

15 Years of Public Sector Expertise

For more than 15 years, PeopleScout has been a trusted partner to public sector organisations across the UK, delivering innovative RPO and talent acquisition solutions to central government, local authorities, NHS and healthcare bodies, education institutions, and blue light services. This depth of experience, combined with a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory landscape of public sector hiring, sets PeopleScout apart as a preferred long-term partner.

By operating within the compliant ESPO framework structure, public sector clients can procure RPO and talent acquisition services with confidence, reducing procurement risk and saving valuable time and resource.

“We are thrilled to be reappointed to the ESPO framework. For years we have had the opportunity to engage some fantastic central government clients via ESPO and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for us via this retention.”

— Jo Taylor, Head of RPO at PeopleScout

About PeopleScout

PeopleScout is a world-leading provider of talent solutions, specialising in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), talent advisory, and employer brand. We combine deep sector expertise with market-leading technology to deliver scalable, data-driven recruitment solutions. With over 15 years of dedicated public sector experience in the UK, we partner with organisations of all sizes to attract, engage, and retain the talent needed to deliver critical public services.

About ESPO

ESPO is a public sector owned and operated professional buying organisation offering a wide range of compliant frameworks and services to public sector organisations across the UK. ESPO frameworks provide a compliant and efficient route to market, saving organisations time and money in procurement.

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