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HR and Payroll System

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 15:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for an HR and Payroll System, specifically focused on payroll management services. The procurement, under the industry category of services, was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Bedford, England, the contract was awarded on 1st June 2026, with the relevant tender period having ended on 1st May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and will last until the end of 2029. The awarded contract is valued at £1,192,580.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful supplier, Zellis UK Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Companies in this sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio by providing essential HR services that match the specific needs of public sector organisations like Bedford Borough Council. Engaging in similar future procurements can contribute to long-term business growth through sustained service provision and public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Payroll System

Notice Description

This is HR and Payroll service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-226b07ea-df28-4408-8111-687af7d6f908
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d2f989-fc34-495f-a085-6f06111dc29e
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,192,580 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,192,580 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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