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Payroll Service

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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04 Jul 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sought to acquire payroll services under a procurement process titled "Payroll Service". This contract, falling under the industry category of Business services, was located in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 27th May 2025, and the contract commenced on 31st May 2025 for a duration lasting until 30th May 2027. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th June 2025 to Softcat plc, valued at £432,698.59.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of payroll services to collaborate with a significant government department. The contract is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the procurement's inclusivity considerations. The scale of the contract requires a robust capability in managing substantial payroll operations, offering growth potential through association with the DCMS and the strengthening of a supplier’s public sector service portfolio. Businesses able to deliver comprehensive and dependable payroll solutions will find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their government contracting experience.

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Notice Title

Payroll Service

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide payroll services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c1d9c26-45a1-4ce6-8498-de9285b18517
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07e9cdb-5a0b-4940-8d76-edbe4d78a0f1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£432,698 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£432,698 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 May 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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