Tender

Framework for the Provision of Payroll Services

NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, has issued a tender under the title "Framework for the Provision of Payroll Services". This procurement process falls under the industry category of payroll management services and is being conducted through an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline of 24th March 2025. The contract, valued at £24,000,000, will commence on 1st May 2025 and end on 30th May 2029. The location of service delivery includes postal code SE1 2ND, London, United Kingdom. The primary objective is to establish a framework agreement to ensure legally compliant payroll and pensions services, along with associated HR and expense administration services, accessible to SMEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in payroll management, HR services, and financial reconciliation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, offering a chance to engage in a strategic contract aimed at enhancing efficiency and savings for NHS and public sector organisations. Companies well-versed in shared services, outsourcing solutions, and compliance with NHS directives will find this framework agreement particularly advantageous for growth and diversification within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Payroll Services

Notice Description

NHS London Procurement Partnership (hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) is establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of payroll services. This framework is not split in to any Lots. The objective for establishing the framework for the provision of payroll services is to deliver the following business benefits: * Provision of a legally compliant route to market for fully comprehensive payroll and pensions service which complies with guidance and directives as issued by the Department of Health and NHS Employers, in addition to legal requirements. * To provide shared services and outsourcing solutions as vehicles for achieving efficiency savings for NHS organisations and wider public sector. * The services will also include expenses administration plus related HR administration/maintenance through the ESR system reporting and submitting data for financial reconciliation and accounting. * Speed up contracting processes and enable trust staff time to be reinvested in more value adding tasks; * Improving efficiency; * To operate a strategic contract to improve trust spend and usage data; * To be more accessible to SMEs. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search the opportunity C317463. To respond to this Invitation to Tender, Bidders must register on the portal, log in, complete the tender response documents and submit them via the e-tendering portal. Please note that any communication from NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) regarding this tender will be via Atamis. Bidders must use the e-tendering messaging board for their communication with NHS LPP regarding this procurement. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact the Atamis Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d207bd9-c3b6-43fd-87a4-9e595e9da65d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/662c6cf8-5aa5-4da0-a8f1-2ffc1092821c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)
Contact Name
Sandra Baiden
Contact Email
lppefps@lpp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2ND
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
North Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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