Award

Payroll Solution

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Dec 2018 at 10:49

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jul 2018 at 12:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Payroll Solution is being conducted by The Guinness Partnership Ltd, with a contract value of £630,000. This open tender is aimed at providing a comprehensive payroll solution, including a bureau service for the organisation, which has approximately 3,025 employees. The relevant stages of this procurement include the tender phase, which concluded on 20th August 2018, having been published on 20th July 2018. The contract period is from 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2023, and the services required align with the software package and information systems industry category, specifically highlighting payroll management services. The operational base for this contract is Oldham, with delivery addresses spanning across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in payroll management services and software solutions. Companies that can provide scalable, software-driven payroll systems will find this to be an advantageous procurement opportunity. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible for a diverse range of suppliers. With the growing need for integrated payroll solutions, particularly those capable of processing BACS payments, businesses in the fintech and HR software sectors should consider this tender as a valuable chance to expand their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payroll Solution

Notice Description

Guinness wishes to contract with one Supplier to provide a payroll solution, including a bureau service for The Partnership. Guinness has in the region of 3,025 employees and operates multiple remuneration schemes. The HR team and IT teams are based in Oldham. It is expected that there will be seven users within HR that will administer the payroll solution. Guinness expect to use the supplier software to process the payroll from Gross to Net, process expenses and process pensions, with the supplier responsible for the processing all BACS payments including wages and third parties etc. Guinness wish to procure a solution that is scalable in order to facilitate a phased move to a software only service, if required, during the life of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0073db76-9454-4a61-b4ac-bd1df5ab745e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751abc9e-a6dd-4e16-90fe-c44ea6af6420
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£488,857 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2018 - 19 Nov 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL9 7LH
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Failsworth East
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHGATEARINSO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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