Award

Part Managed Payroll Service and System

AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2024 at 11:32

Tender

05 Jul 2024 at 15:20

Planning

18 Jun 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Avon Fire and Rescue Service has concluded the procurement process for the "Part Managed Payroll Service and System." This contract, classified under CPV code 79211110 for payroll management services, involves providing payroll services and a system for the Avon Fire and Rescue Services. Capita Business Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £470,000, which will run for three years starting from 1st April 2025, with an option to extend for a further two years. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the award being made on the basis of price. Key dates include the contract signing on 1st October 2024 and the commencement of services on 1st April 2025. The location for this procurement covers the region UKK1 (Portishead). The entire process was managed by Avon Fire Authority, a regional authority focused on public order and safety.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll management services to establish a noteworthy partnership with a public sector client. Suitable candidates would be those capable of delivering a reliable payroll and expenses system that integrates seamlessly with the Avon Fire and Rescue Services’ financial system. Companies experienced in handling complex payroll requirements and providing comprehensive support—including system maintenance, training, and updates—would find this contract a valuable addition to their portfolio. Additionally, the need for interaction with pension administrators signifies an opportunity for businesses offering comprehensive payroll solutions that can handle multifaceted financial and personnel data management needs.

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Notice Title

Part Managed Payroll Service and System

Notice Description

Avon Fire Authority has identified a need for the provision of payroll services and a system to Avon Fire and Rescue Services, for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, from 1st April 2025. The successful contractor must provide an appropriate payroll and expenses system, as well as the associated services to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. The contractors payroll system must be capable of providing the financial payroll data in a format that can be securely uploaded to AFRS Financial System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Avon Fire Authority has identified a need for the provision of payroll services and a system to Avon Fire and Rescue Services, for a period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, from 1st April 2025. The successful contractor must provide an appropriate payroll and expenses system, as well as the associated services to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. The contractors payroll system must be capable of providing the financial payroll data in a format that can be securely uploaded to AF&RS Financial System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031336-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 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
AVON FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
Harrison Rex
Contact Email
harrison.rex@avonfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7484083748

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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