Tender

Payroll & HR Services

ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

19 Jan 2022 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The St Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Academy Trust is currently conducting an open tender for comprehensive Payroll and HR Services, aimed at enhancing personnel management across the organisation. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as personnel and payroll services (CPV code: 79631000). Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 16th February 2022, with the contract period expected to last a minimum of three years, potentially extending to five years. The contract seeks service provision across the UK from a supplier capable of managing payroll data, HR consultancy, and compliance with various employment standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll and human resources services, particularly those with a robust understanding of educational sector requirements and regulations. Companies that excel in employee recruitment, performance management, and HR consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement. With the growing emphasis on streamlined HR operations in educational institutions, potential bidders can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term partnerships in the education sector, thereby facilitating business growth and development.

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Notice Title

Payroll & HR Services

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to procure for the whole Trust Payroll and HR Services. The proposed contract term is for a minimum of three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The payroll provision will take the form of: Input of data, including changes, will be made on a school-by-school basis Checking of reports prior to payment will be undertaken by the Trust central team Payments to staff and HMRC will be made by the provider from the Trust bank account by BACs A pay date of 15th of each month or the nearest weekday before that if the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday for all staff Reports will need to identify school and staff type (teacher, educational support staff, business support staff etc.) Contributions are made to the Teacher's Pension Scheme All schools fall within one Local Government Pension Scheme, but are currently individually registered The provider will be expected to make payments and provide information to all relevant pension schemes, and to factor in the different rate of contributions The provider will be required to support the Trust with relevant audit and statutory requests to timescales as specified by the request The Trust is seeking a HR Service that provides: Specialist Recruitment/e-recruitment support This service includes the provision of specialist recruitment advice and guidance. External and internal advertising linked to website and tracking system. Support for first stage interview shortlisting if required. Administration and candidate correspondence. References and processing Disclosure Barring Service/ safer recruitment and other related checks. Model templates, guidance and tool kit - issuing/processing Letters of Employment and Contracts of Employment, ensuring the Catholic Education Service (CES) contracts are issued. Making changes to Contracts of Employment and reissuing the same. Human Resource Consultancy (Employee Relations) These services include the provision of general consultancy services across all aspects of human resource requirement, to include: Securing good performance and managing capability. Securing good attendance and managing ill health and absence issues, e.g. Occupational Health Services. Dealing with grievances, bullying, harassment, and discrimination issues Managing disciplinary and grievance cases, including the management of employment tribunal cases. Operating effective probation periods Support the Trust Executive Team in managing and maintaining effective collective industrial relations, e.g. handling trade union negotiations and disputes Performance management, attendance management and capability - support lines managers Suspension Management Business and Administration Support Services The service includes the provision of the following services: All human resource contractual correspondence / letters. Updating and managing the human resource personnel system and staff records. Provide model human resource policies, procedures, guidance and process templates, as requested by the Trust, in line with CES policies. Safer recruitment and audit checks - provide data and reports as required. Employee Relations Case Management systems with workflow methodology with full topic scope ranging from performance issues to disciplinary and associated management information provided for trend analysis and future risk mitigation. Transactional services including but not limited to benefits administration and performance evaluation. Policy review in line with CES guidance Self-service management information with trend analysis. Provision of model human resource employment policies, procedures and guidance. Regular Human Resource Newsletter and briefings on latest issues and developments. Other requirements User-friendly portal/interface. Assurances with HR statutory requirements such as GDPR, Gender pay gap reporting, HMRC regulatory requirements. Subject Access Request management. Real-time single staff record with an overview of every employee. A system that supports statutory returns and other returns required by the DfE.

Options: The contract will be for a minimum of three years, with an extension up to 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030cd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001600-2022
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
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

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
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Kate Connolly
Contact Email
kconnolly@stoc.cat
Contact Phone
+44 1617985273

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M25 1JH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Sedgley
Westminster Constituency
Bury South

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