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NHSR_416 Payroll & Pensions Services

NHS RESOLUTION

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NHSR_416 Payroll & Pensions Services" contract was conducted by NHS Resolution, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on payroll management services, with an additional emphasis on personnel and payroll services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 3rd July 2026. The contract is valued at £133,778 and is effective from 3rd July 2026 to 2nd July 2030. NHS Resolution opted for a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and although the contract period spans four years, there is flexibility for extension up to 48 months at the discretion of NHS Resolution.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll and pension services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this procurement due to the nature of the services required. ELFS Business Services has been awarded the contract, indicating a readiness and capability in addressing comprehensive payroll and pension service needs, including statutory submissions, employee support, and liaison with NHS Pensions. Businesses capable of meeting similar demands could prepare for future opportunities as this segment is continually evolving and essential to the seamless operation of public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSR_416 Payroll & Pensions Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Payroll and Pension services. The service includes but not limited to the following, -All elements of payroll including data updates, payroll reporting, submitting BACS, producing online payslips, P60's & P11D's, ad-hoc calculations, overpayment recovery, employee helpdesk, statutory submissions to HMRC -Business Expenses Reimbursement -NHS Pensions Record Administration including employee support and liaison with NHS Pensions on behalf of NHSR. Additional information: The contract has been awarded for an initial period of 24 months with the option, at NHS Resolution's discretion, to extend for up to a further 24 months. The maximum contract term is therefore 48 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ff5aad9-b82d-4b33-96e6-45bd34b698bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a1f5b6-ef1b-476c-9400-6994d9300d73
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,778 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,778 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS RESOLUTION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELFS BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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