Tender

HR & Payroll Software - The Athelstan Trust

KEYSTONE KNOWLEDGE

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TenderUpdate

09 Dec 2024 at 10:47

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Keystone Knowledge, a UK-based public law body, is inviting tenders for the provision of HR & Payroll Software services for The Athelstan Trust. The procurement falls under the industry category of personnel and payroll services (CPV code: 79631000). The tender process is currently active, with key dates to note including a revised submission deadline of 17 December 2024, at 15:00, due to a previous misinterpretation of requirements. The services required include recruitment, onboarding, payroll, pensions, training records, policy management, case management, absence management, flexible working, leavers automation, gender pay gap reporting, and budgeting for a contract period of 1080 days, with possible extensions up to 5 years. The procurement method used is an open procedure with electronic submission via the myTenders website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll services, particularly those with experience in the education sector and knowledge of specific pension schemes like the Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme. The winning bidder will potentially secure a long-term contract with significant growth potential, given the scope of services required and the possibility of extensions. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service provision, competitive pricing, and robust technical expertise in these areas are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Firms are encouraged to submit their proposals online before the deadline, ensuring that all necessary documentation and references from similar education sector clients are included to meet selection criteria.

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll Software - The Athelstan Trust

Notice Description

HR & Payroll Services Tender

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR and Payroll Software Services to include recruitment, onboarding, payroll, pensions, training records, policy management, case management, absence management, flexible working, leavers automation, gender pay gap reporting and budgeting.

Renewal: 3 years with an option to extend to 4 and 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bcc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039556-2024
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
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 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
KEYSTONE KNOWLEDGE
Contact Name
Les Keates
Contact Email
les@keystoneknowledge.com
Contact Phone
+44 7591672393

Buyer Location

Locality
ETWALL
Postcode
DE65 6RT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Etwall
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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