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WHHT - Payroll Services

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust was for payroll services under the title "WHHT - Payroll Services," classified in the industry category of personnel and payroll services. This tender involved a selective procurement method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The process had progressed to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, valued at approximately £297,792, covers the period from 17th March 2025 to 16th March 2026. The delivery location for these services is the East of England, United Kingdom, with the procurement initially closing on 11th March 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel and payroll services to enhance their portfolio through reputable institutional contracts. The agreement is a substantial offering within the NHS sector, presenting growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering high-standard services under stringent compliance requirements. While the procurement wasn't marked as particularly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger entities or those part of established frameworks are well-suited to engage in such tenders. This initiative thus reinforces the importance of engaging in framework agreements to capitalise on selective tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Payroll Services

Notice Description

Payroll Services awarded under Countess of Chester framework ref - F/022.1/HERTS/24.03

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5bc1b6f-01fa-41f6-8448-fba105aca959
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/006cb64b-8c9b-420b-b96a-e2436967289d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£297,792 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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