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Provision of HR and Payroll Services for the Loxford School Trust

LGSS ON BEHALDF OF THE LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST

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AwardUpdate

04 Jul 2018 at 10:43

Award Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2018 at 14:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Loxford School Trust, represented by LGSS, is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of HR and Payroll Services. This opportunity is aimed at servicing approximately 950 employees across the Trust's schools in London and the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Provision of HR and Payroll Services for the Loxford School Trust," is valued at £1,000,000 with an expected annual budget of around £250,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 September 2018 and last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The original deadline for submissions was 18 April 2018, under an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can adapt to slightly varied specifications requested by different schools joining the Trust will be particularly well-suited for this framework agreement. With the potential for additional schools to join the Trust, there is scope for sustained business growth if selected to provide services that meet the requirements of current and future educational establishments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of HR and Payroll Services for the Loxford School Trust

Notice Description

The Loxford School Trust is a prestigious organisation which aims to deliver a high quality education forstudents aged 3-18. The Trust was formed in 2013 originally comprising of Loxford Primary Phase and LoxfordSchool of Science and Technology (Secondary Phase), due to the Trust's continued growth it has made theacquisition of four further schools within the greater London and Essex Area, Aldborough Primary School,Warren School, Abs Cross and Tabor Academy. Loxford School Trust are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider, to provide HR andPayroll services to approximately 950 (current figure but this shall increase as other schools join the Trust)employees across their current and future portfolio of schools as well as let a framework that shall be accessibleby any future schools joining the Trust throughout the life of this framework. Any schools that do join the Trustduring the life of this framework shall approach the successful provider and access the framework on the sameterms and against the same costs as tendered within the successful submission. There is no guarantee of anyadditional spend within this framework, and it shall not automatically follow that any new schools joining theTrust shall access the framework, nor be mandated to do so. This opportunity can be accessed at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21&v=1. Other Schools joining the Trust and utilising the framework agreement shall be expected to provide aspecification for the Successful Service Provider to then have up to 28 days in which to provide a responseincluding the service costs to that School and the Trust. Potential Providers should be aware that non-material variations may be required by other schools joining thetrust to the requirements outlined within the specification. The Successful Provider will be expected to makereasonable endeavours to meet these variations. This Framework is open to all current and future members of the Loxford School Trust, although as above thereis no guarantee of schools joining the Trust accessing this framework. This Framework is for 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year, making 4 years in total. The expected budget for the service at its commencement is approximately PS250,000 per annum, although thisfigure is provided for information only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3918b41b-85e7-4493-a0f5-b3f6a9ad385f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedbdd5d-34c4-4b9e-9646-1bd9b1a2c3fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 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
LGSS ON BEHALDF OF THE LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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