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CA15681 - HR & Payroll systems

WALSALL COLLEGE

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13 Oct 2025 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall College, a leading institution in Further Education located in Walsall, England, has recently concluded a procurement process for modernising its HR and payroll systems. The contract, titled "CA15681 - HR & Payroll systems," falls under the personnel and payroll services category. This procurement was executed through an open procedure, culminating in an award on 13th October 2025 to Zellis for the amount of £363,648. The contract period is set from 1st July 2025 to 23rd June 2028, indicating a comprehensive overhaul over approximately three years.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses specialising in HR technology and services to engage with a large educational sector client. Companies experienced in automating HR processes, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and providing robust reporting and analytics would find this contract beneficial for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their portfolio. The focus on seamless integration with other systems also opens possibilities for tech firms capable of delivering interoperable solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the procurement suitability included such organisations, allowing them a platform to compete effectively in this dynamic field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15681 - HR & Payroll systems

Notice Description

Walsall College is one of the leading Further Education institutions in the UK, serving over 950 staff across various departments. Currently, our HR processes are managed using a mix of manual systems and legacy HR software. As part of our commitment to improving efficiency and effectiveness, we wish to implement a modern HR solution that supports the following: * Automates key HR processes. * Ensures compliance with UK legislation, including GDPR and employment laws. * Offers real-time reporting and analytics. * Provides a user-friendly interface for both HR professionals and employees. * Facilitates seamless integration with other institutional systems (e.g., finance, student management). To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15681. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15681 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0813cc0-8c64-443b-a6df-5acd4a7633af
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
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

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£363,648 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2028 2-3 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
WALSALL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1XN
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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