Tender

EEAST - Payroll Services (24-T17)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE TRUST

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Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is currently inviting tenders for the provision of payroll services under the title "EEAST - Payroll Services (24-T17)." This procurement falls within the industry category of Payroll Management Services, classified under CPV code 79211110. Located in Bedford, United Kingdom, the procurement is at the Tender stage with key dates including a tender period ending on 30th September 2024 and a contract period starting on 2nd December 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The contract is valued at £4,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring a competitive and transparent bidding process. Interested suppliers must use the Atamis e-sourcing portal to express their interest and apply.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll and pension administration services to secure a long-term contract with a major NHS Trust. Suitable candidates must be capable of delivering comprehensive payroll services using the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system, adhering to stringent statutory and NHS regulations. The contract's flexibility to accommodate changes in NHS service provision makes it ideal for well-established, adaptable businesses with relevant NHS experience. The open procedure invites a diverse range of suppliers, encouraging competitive proposals from those capable of managing large payroll operations for over 5,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST - Payroll Services (24-T17)

Notice Description

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust ("The Authority") provides a 999-emergency service for people in need of urgent medical treatment and transport. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 day a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. The Authority is one of 10 independent NHS ambulance services that operates in the UK and covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers to deal with 1,384,547 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. The current payroll function which includes both pay and pension has been outsourced to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust for over 10 years. The current contract comes to an end 31 March 2025. The Authority requires a managed payroll and pension administration service contract. The Supplier will have to provide the service using the national NHS Electronic Staff records "ESR" which is managed by NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) as part of the national contract. The managed payroll service will entail on a continuing basis, the collection and processing of payroll information. This information will provide the basis for processing regular payrolls and accordingly initiate the payment of salaries and wages. The managed payroll service will adhere strictly and without unauthorised deviation to prescribed statutory and mandatory requirements including the application of terms and conditions of service and NHS Pension Scheme regulations. Changes will take place in NHS service provision over the period of the Contract and the Contract needs to be flexible enough to accommodate these. The Supplier must be able to react to these changes. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac39ac87-491f-4afd-8ae8-3a8d869c1010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/694866b3-e77a-42ad-9e9d-8595bfcf6639
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK44 3WH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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