Tender

Outsourced Payroll for the Employment and Recruitment Service

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Dec 2019 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is seeking a payroll service provider for its Employment and Recruitment Service, which manages the recruitment of temporary staff across university departments. The tender, titled "Outsourced Payroll for the Employment and Recruitment Service," is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 17 January 2020. This contract, which is open for competitive bids, will initially be for a one-year term with options for annual extensions, potentially lasting up to five years. The related procurement method is an open procedure under the services category, specifically within personnel and payroll services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll management and personnel services, particularly those looking to support higher education institutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive payroll solutions and those experienced in dealing with high-volume payroll functions, such as Lancaster University's £3.5 million annual payroll, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, smaller enterprises with expertise in payroll systems may find a fitting opportunity by collaborating with larger service providers to meet the contract requirements.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Payroll for the Employment and Recruitment Service

Notice Description

The Employment & Recruitment Service supplies temporary staff to University departments, campus and local employers. The Employment and Recruitment Service is responsible for the management of the recruitment and employment of temporary workers at Lancaster University. We are seeking to procure a payroll service provider to support our cPS3.5M/annum payroll function. The initial contract period will be for one year, with annual extensions thereafter for a maximum total term of five years. You can view our full requirements by registering on our e-tendering portal, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf4e4c5f-9cae-4d8d-867f-835a3874fac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417
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 (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Laura Ross
Contact Email
l.ross2@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1524 592537

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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