Planning

Soft Market Testing - Payroll and HR services for Direct Payments

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

09 Sep 2020 at 09:40

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2020 at 16:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - Payroll and HR services for Direct Payments." This process is aimed at enhancing the borough's direct payment service offerings, particularly in relation to payroll, human resources, and insurance services. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit their input is 2nd October 2020. This procurement falls under the categories of Administration, Defence and Social Security Services, as well as Health and Social Work Services, and the service will be delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll, HR, and insurance services, particularly those with experience in dealing with adult social care direct payment clients. Companies that excel in customer service and can offer a comprehensive payroll service or indemnified HR support are well-suited to compete. With the anticipated growth in the number of clients using direct payments, businesses aiming to expand in the social care sector could greatly benefit from engaging in this market testing exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Payroll and HR services for Direct Payments

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing Payroll, HR and Insurance services for Direct Payments ____________________________________________________________________________ London Borough of Hackney is currently reviewing and transforming its direct payment service offer. The existing payroll service for managed accounts has been in place for some time and we are now in a position to review and update the offer. Alongside this, Hackney's direct payment team has dealt with HR issues for people with direct payments in house and we would like to understand what type of indemnified HR services might be available on the market. We are also wanting to take the opportunity to look at insurance offers for people using Direct Payments. For all services we would be seeking companies which: Have previous experience of working with Adult Social Care direct payment clients Offer excellent customer service Specifically for Payroll services: Provide a first class payroll service making PA employment as simple and practical as possible, including: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) PAYE deductions P11Ds, P60s and P45s Calculating holiday pay Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) Shared Parental Leave (ShPL) Student loan deductions Other statutory payments Assist clients to manage their funds offering a Managed Account service; Complete individual finance returns for submitting to the local authority; Assist with any pay and related queries and questions Specifically for HR Services Access to qualified HR specialists Assist with contracts of employment; calculating affordable wage rates; identify equipment that may help you achieve your personal outcomes and keep up-to-date with all employment related legislation and regulation; Offer easily accessible support when clients need it - whether it's adjusting contracts of employment; dealing with work related issues or providing support and assistance to clients employees Assist you with pension duties for your staff. Access to legal insurance Volume of work: London Borough of Hackney (LBH) currently has approx 180 people using our current payroll system. It is the strategic direction for the council to increase DPs and therefore we would anticipate at least a 10% increase year on year. LBH does not currently contract out an HR service but if we did we would need the service to be able to offer a service for approximately 200 clients. Again this would increase we would anticipate at least a 10% increase year on year. Insurance Services Specifically for insurance: Employers' Liability and Public Liability Redundancy cover, personal accident cover theft cover. Registering an interest If you are interested in participating in the soft market testing exercise please click the link to complete the following: Sot market testing Questionnaire Closing date: 3rd October 2020 Disclaimer: This is not a full procurement exercise and London Borough of Hackney does not in any way commit itself to conducting one now or in the fut

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11887186-e37d-4dfc-9798-d7088b2c142c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c4a03c-4ba8-4da7-ab1c-13c02de4c095
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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