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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Tyne Coast College has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a single supplier for their HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services with the tender titled "CA18326 - HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting time accounting or human resources software, payroll management, and related services. The opportunity is located in South Shields, England, but also reaches various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the UK, among others. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, and interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 1st September 2026 at 10:00 AM. The contract is valued at £571,667 and is scheduled to run from 1st January 2027 to 31st March 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software and services, especially those that can meet the diverse geographical requirements. As an open procedure, it allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate and expand their client base by securing a multi-year service contract with a reputable educational institution like Tyne Coast College. Businesses that can offer comprehensive, scalable solutions for payroll management, time accounting, and HR services are well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18326 - HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services - Tyne Coast College

Notice Description

Tyne Coast College is looking to appoint a single supplier to provide their HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services requirement. Full details are provided within the tender pack. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18326. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18326 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40480141-7280-439d-8808-a41555e4f861
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7b5fd8-cc6b-49db-9bcd-3ea0a9376cac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£571,667 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE COAST COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE34 6ET
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Westoe
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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