Tender

SONI038 - Provision of a Payroll Managed Service for SONI

SONI LTD

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06 Aug 2024 at 10:17

Tender

15 Jul 2024 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

SONI Ltd, based in Belfast, UK, has issued a tender titled "SONI038 – Provision of a Payroll Managed Service for SONI" under the services category, specifically targeting payroll management services (CPV code 79211110). The procurement process involves an open procedure. The tender is currently in the Tender stage with significant dates having been updated: the submission deadline has been extended to 15 August 2024, with tender opening also occurring on this date. The contract period is set to last for an initial three years, with possible annual extensions up to a further five years, and the framework agreement aims to engage a single supplier to provide the required payroll managed services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in payroll and HR information systems, especially those proficient in compliance with directives such as NIS(2) and industry standards like ISO. Companies that can provide on-site/remote payroll processing services, including equality monitoring and pension software, will find this tender particularly appealing. Small to medium enterprises specialising in payroll management and HR systems, looking to establish or expand their presence in Northern Ireland, will benefit greatly from participating in this procurement. The successful supplier will play a crucial role in streamlining SONI's payroll processes and could leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities to other potential clients within the utility sector.

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Notice Title

SONI038 - Provision of a Payroll Managed Service for SONI

Notice Description

Provision of a Payroll Managed Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

SONI intends to establish a single supplier framework agreement. SONI is seeking to appoint a single Tenderer to provide a payroll processing service to include the provision of Payroll and HR information systems which included NI fair employment and equality monitoring modules and auto-enrolment pension software and provision of on-line payslips for SONI staff. SONI will have on-site/remote access to both payroll and HR information and reporting systems, but data input will be the responsibility of the successful supplier.

Renewal: The framework agreement period will be for an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend annually for up to an additional five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024639-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£327,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2024Expired
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
SONI LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bob.hogan@eirgrid.com
Contact Phone
+44 2890794336

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9RT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Moneyreagh
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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