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Human Resources & Payroll solution

SOUTHERN HOUSING

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

Southern Housing, with its headquarters at Fleet House, London, has awarded a contract titled "Human Resources & Payroll solution" as part of its procurement for payroll management services. This procurement process, identified under tender ID SHX0126, falls under the services category, with a total contract value of £460,440. The award, which was made to Zellis UK Limited, became active on 31st October 2024 following the tender period that concluded on the same date. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it covers services in the regions of London and the South East within the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to start on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resource and payroll management solutions to expand their operations within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, were considered suitable for this tender, suggesting a preference for agile companies with the capability to scale. Businesses operating in the IT and professional services sector would find this procurement especially appealing as it provides a substantial framework for growth and visibility in delivering comprehensive HR and payroll solutions to a major housing association. The successful contract with Zellis UK Limited highlights the competitiveness and capability required to secure such opportunities in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

Human Resources & Payroll solution

Notice Description

Human Resources & Payroll solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80bd9542-fbbf-4a80-8b38-224e282d3914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ae4a91-d8eb-409d-9019-79961720956d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£460,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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
SOUTHERN HOUSING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR0 9XP
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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