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Provision of Umbrella Payroll Services

THE CROWN ESTATE

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30 Jul 2025 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by The Crown Estate, centred around the provision of umbrella payroll services for temporary workers, primarily within the supply services of office personnel industry category. This process operated under an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above the threshold, and was completed as of 30th July 2025. The contract began on 22nd May 2025 and is set to conclude on 21st May 2027, covering locations within the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with an active award to Arch Finance Ltd, announced on 21st May 2025, following the tender period's end on the same date.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its substantial contract value of £360,000. Businesses operating in payroll services and office personnel supply would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The Crown Estate, as the contracting authority, often engages in procurement processes requiring efficient and reliable service providers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Umbrella Payroll Services

Notice Description

For the provision of umbrella payroll services for temporary workers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a48e16a5-7405-430f-8444-1f852adf4b18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6774198c-a6d4-4a35-b24c-757219203aa5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2027 1-2 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
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
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

ARCH FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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