Tender

TSAT HR & Payroll System

THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

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02 Aug 2024 at 09:51

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05 Jul 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust (TSAT) is inviting tenders for the provision of an integrated HR and Payroll System. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Time accounting or human resources software package" (CPV code 48450000). The trust is situated in Chatham, UK, and the procurement is currently at the tender update stage, with amendments extending the deadlines due to clarifications. The revised dates include a new submission deadline of 9 August 2024, at 17:00, and the opening of tenders set for 12 August 2024, at 9:30. The contract period is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in HR and payroll systems. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality service delivery, data management, and social value sustainability have a competitive edge, given the award criteria. The estimated contract value is £300,000, making it an attractive proposition for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio within the education sector. Suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic bids and ensure adherence to the key performance indicators outlined in the tender document.

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Notice Title

TSAT HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust ('TSAT' or 'The Trust') is inviting tenderers to bid for the provision of an integrated HR and Payroll system

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust ('TSAT' or 'The Trust') is inviting tenderers to bid for the provision of an integrated HR and Payroll system

Renewal: 1 x 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024255-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THINKING SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Jamie Blake
Contact Email
human-resources@tsatrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3333602000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 6NR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Chatham and Aylesford

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