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Provision of Payroll Services

THE WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 16:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement of payroll management services, selecting Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as the supplier. This tender was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically payroll management services, with a contract value of GBP 328,800. Located in Liverpool, North West United Kingdom, the contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2029. The tender process reached the award stage, with the contract award being active as of 12th January 2026.

This tender opportunity allows Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to expand their service offerings within the public sector, contributing to business growth over a long-term contract period. Businesses specialising in payroll services, especially those with experience in handling NHS-related contracts, could find similar tenders lucrative. Although this specific procurement was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale organisations with extensive infrastructure and capability to deliver complex payroll services would likely benefit from similar opportunities in the future. Such engagements can enhance market reputation and offer stable revenue over multi-year contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Payroll Services

Notice Description

Provision of Payroll Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a2263fc-2a25-4ebf-8d14-5cfd48211691
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4805afe6-d6ea-46c9-a8f9-7b94e3d90173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£328,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£328,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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 WALTON CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7LJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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