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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust is seeking to procure a fully integrated solution for HR and payroll services through an open tender process. The contract, identified as CA18209, involves the provision of a cloud-based HR and Payroll software system and a fully outsourced payroll service by a single supplier. Targeting the industry category of personnel and payroll services, this procurement falls under the 'services' main category. The competition commenced with its notice published on 10th July 2026, and the tender period closes on 26th August 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030. The opportunity is based in Walsall, England, but service delivery is expected beyond local boundaries, extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialised in HR and payroll systems, especially those capable of delivering integrated cloud-based solutions and outsourcing services. With a project value of £400,000, the contract is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in delivering scalable and comprehensive HR and payroll services stand to gain by providing significant operational efficiencies and cost savings to The Mercian Trust. Participating in this open procedure could enhance business portfolios and establish sustainable partnerships with a reputable trust in the education sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA18209 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Payroll Service and HR and Payroll System

Notice Description

The Trust is procuring a fully integrated solution comprising both a cloud-based HR and Payroll software system (HRIS) and a fully outsourced payroll service, delivered by a single supplier. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18209. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18209 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d26e35b-71a8-4b92-8178-8a47a5fef7be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fddd1b5-9a5f-48d0-9638-7f5377d5c06c
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

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


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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