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PP-10106 Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust HR and Payroll

DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2024 at 10:42

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, operating in the education sector, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a fully managed Payroll Service and an integrated Human Resource Information System (HRIS). This tender, titled "PP-10106 Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust HR and Payroll," targets personnel and payroll services (CPV code 79631000). The multi-academy trust comprises 25 schools across Hampshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Bournemouth, and the Isle of Wight, with additional schools expected to join by April 2025. The procurement used a restricted procedure method and reached the award stage on 1st October 2024, with the contract awarded to Civica UK Ltd valued at £452,029 GBP. The initial contract period is three years, with an option to extend for two further one-year periods.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HRIS and payroll services tailored to the education sector. Companies with experience in managing diverse pension fund requirements and providing agile, competent services to educational institutions across various local authorities would be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the requirement to manage HR records and payroll locally at school levels, while being overseen by the Trust Centre team, means that providers must be prepared to engage with over 25 different contact points throughout the contract’s duration. The structured phased growth of the trust highlights the potential for increased business and long-term partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

PP-10106 Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust HR and Payroll

Notice Description

Diocese Of Chichester Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust comprised of 25 schools in Hampshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight. It is envisaged that at least two more schools will join by April 2025, with several more to join during the duration of the contract.The Trust requires the provision of a fully managed Payroll Service and a fully integrated Human Resource Information System (HRIS). The HR records and payroll are managed locally at school level and overseen by the Trust Centre team - meaning the provider will be engaging with more than 25 different contact points across the schools.A draft specification has been provided at Attachment 1. Please note that this will be edited before its final version is provided at ITT stage and will be made available to the shortlisted suppliers for ITT stage.The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one-year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust requires the provision of a fully managed Payroll Service and a fully integrated Human Resource Information System (HRIS). The Trust are looking for a provider who is agile and competent to manage their growth with a healthy background of providing requirements to the education sector. The Trust are set across five different local authorities and have to meet the requirements of five different pension funds; therefore, it is expected for the new provider to have a breadth of understanding and experience in these areas. The Trust would like a partner who is energised to work with them and that this reflects in their day-to-day service with them.The HR records and payroll are managed locally at school level and overseen by the Trust Centre team - meaning the provider will be engaging with more than 25 different contact points across the schools.The Contract period will be for 3 years initially with the option to extend for two further one-year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039872-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£452,029 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Irene Celis
Contact Email
irene.celis@place-group.com
Contact Phone
+44 8452577050

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN23 7BL
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
St Anthony's
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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