Award

Fully Managed Payroll Solution

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2022 at 14:41

Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, UK, has concluded the tender process for a "Fully Managed Payroll Solution," classified under business services, specifically in consulting and recruitment. The procurement was initiated as an open procedure to award a contract for services to a single supplier for a three-year period, with an option for a one-year extension. Key dates included the submission deadline on 3rd November 2021, following which the award period commenced. This procurement process was aimed at ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for approximately 2150 employees, primarily based in the UK, necessitating a robust 365-day operational capability.

This opportunity could significantly enhance the capabilities of businesses specialising in payroll and HR services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale employee payment systems under UK legislation. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, adherence to compliance specifications, and competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The significant volume of monthly payslips and the need for a flexible processing solution present a viable growth avenue for suppliers looking to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Fully Managed Payroll Solution

Notice Description

The Met Office are seeking a fully managed payroll solution to ensure payments are made to employees on-time and accurately on a monthly basis. The Met Office currently employs 2150 people: approximately 2126 based in the UK and 24 based overseas. All staff are processed on UK payroll according to UK legislation (no ex-pat arrangements) and paid in pounds sterling (PS). On average, throughout the financial period April 2020 - March 2021, the payroll solution administered 2117 payslips each month. This fluctuated between a range of 2078 and 2169 throughout this period (please note, this data is being provided for indicative purposes only). The payroll solution must operate on a 365-day processing schedule (rather than the standard 260 or 261-day schedule). The Met Office intends to award a Contract for Services to a single supplier for the provision of a fully managed payroll solution with an initial contract term of 3 years, and the option to extend for one further 12-month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Met Office are seeking a fully managed payroll solution to ensure payments are made to employees on-time and accurately on a monthly basis. The Met Office currently employs 2150 people: approximately 2126 based in the UK and 24 based overseas. All staff are processed on UK payroll according to UK legislation (no ex-pat arrangements) and paid in pounds sterling (PS). On average, throughout the financial period April 2020 - March 2021, the payroll solution administered 2117 payslips each month. This fluctuated between a range of 2078 and 2169 throughout this period (please note, this data is being provided for indicative purposes only). The payroll solution must operate on a 365-day processing schedule (rather than the standard 260 or 261-day schedule). The Met Office intends to award a Contract for Services to a single supplier for the provision of a fully managed payroll solution with an initial contract term of 3 years, and the option to extend for one further 12-month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e4e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003434-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Ms Lisa Marvin
Contact Email
lisa.marvin@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301353742

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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