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Provision of Payroll and Pension Services

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Feb 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on the purchasing of Payroll and Pension Services by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of payroll management services and is primarily localised within the North West region. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st October 2025 through to 30th September 2028, following a tender period that concluded on 30th September 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the final contract valued at £1,075,467.50.

This tender offers excellent growth opportunities for businesses skilled in the provision of payroll management services, particularly those capable of fulfilling large-scale requirements. The contract's substantial value and extended contract period can provide a stable revenue stream for capable suppliers, though it is not specifically aimed at small and medium enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises. The opportunity was awarded to ELFS Shared Services, indicating the need for businesses with extensive expertise and capacity to deliver streamlined payroll solutions. This tender will likely benefit firms with a strong presence and operational capability in compliance, efficiency, and integration of payroll services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Payroll and Pension Services

Notice Description

Provision of Payroll and Pension Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f114784f-2f75-43e3-958d-e39010051567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31dcb42c-73d4-4b73-8553-e6143ff49e20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£1,075,467 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,075,467 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELFS SHARED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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