Award

25-21 Student Employment Services

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited focuses on providing a managed payroll service for student employment. This strategic initiative aims to outsource student recruitment staffing to a third-party vendor and falls under the industry category of Personnel and Payroll Services (CPV code: 79631000). Located in the West Midlands, England, the tender was conducted as a call-off from the ESPO Framework for Strategic HR Services (3S_22), Lot 7a. The stage of this procurement is complete, with the award dated 11th December 2025. The active contract period will commence on 12th December 2025 and is set to end on 11th December 2027, with an optional extension of 12 months. The total value of the contract is GBP 826,682.38.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in HR and payroll services. The procurement method utilised is selective, indicating targeted engagement through a framework agreement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity, enhancing their potential market access and business expansion. Adecco UK Limited, a large-scale business, has been awarded the contract, showcasing that experienced service providers with a robust capacity to manage large-scale employment services are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Business entities looking to grow their footprint in the education sector, particularly around student employment, should identify similar tenders to enhance their portfolio and service offerings.

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Notice Title

25-21 Student Employment Services

Notice Description

A managed payroll service and solution for student employment opportunities enabling the University to outsource its student recruitment staffing to a third-party. Direct award via ESPO Framework for Strategic HR Services (3S_22) Lot 7a. Term: 12 months, plus optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4dac62d4-659d-4d4e-9be2-24c32f51cd51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e8d8aae-4d1b-43dc-a192-5549e8e37da8
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£826,682 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£826,682 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@wlv.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADECCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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