Tender

Payroll Bureau Software ITT

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the procurement of new payroll bureau software for the Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS). The tender, titled "Payroll Bureau Software ITT," falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 1st November 2024 at 11:00 AM. The contract will commence on 31st January 2025 and conclude on 20th December 2028. This open procedure seeks to enhance the payroll services provided to 1500 employers and 2500 personal assistants within the DPSS based in Norfolk, East of England (postal code: NR1 2DH).

This tender offers a significant opportunity for software businesses specialising in payroll solutions to expand their market presence. The sought-after software must improve accuracy, efficiency, and security in payroll processing and enhance user satisfaction through online access and self-service options. Businesses experienced in compliance with UK payroll legislation, including tax, national insurance, and pensions, are well-suited for this opportunity. The contract's sizeable user base and the potential for long-term engagement make it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to grow their portfolio in public sector contracts. Although not recurrent, the project provides a strategic foothold in public service software provisioning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payroll Bureau Software ITT

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is purchasing new payroll software for the Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS). DPSS provides support to individual employers who receive funds (direct payments) from the council to support care services. The DPSS currently provides a payroll bureau service for 1500 Employers, employing around 2500 personal assistants (PAs) predominantly on zero hours contracts and paid through the DPSS payroll system. DPSS is looking for a new payroll bureau software that can provide the following benefits: * Improve the accuracy, efficiency, and security of the payroll processing and reporting. * Ensure compliance with the UK payroll legislation and regulations, including tax, national insurance, pensions, and statutory payments. * Enhance the user experience and satisfaction of the DPSS clients and staff, by providing online access, self-service options, and timely communication. * Reduce the operational costs and risks associated with the payroll processing and reporting. * Support the growth and development of the DPSS and its services. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Service Specification, which forms a Schedule to the Terms and Conditions. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b883509-8cbe-435e-b3c3-7bbe0741ddbb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 20 Dec 2028 3-4 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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