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Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust Tender for Provision of Human Resources and Payroll System

MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MAT

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Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Lancashire has initiated a tender for the provision of a Human Resources and Payroll system. The contract, valued at £775,000, falls under the industry category of Personnel and Payroll Services (CPV code 79631000) and is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submissions on 7 March 2025. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and the Trust is seeking a single provider to integrate these services. The initial contract period is 60 months with an option to extend for an additional 36 months, making for a potential total of 96 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll systems, particularly those with experience, financial stability, and a successful track record in similar contracts. With Mater Ecclesiae's plan to expand from 10 to 23 academies by 2026, the awarded provider stands to benefit from a growing client base and the potential for further contracts within the education sector. Businesses with robust electronic submission capabilities and expertise in simplifying and driving efficiencies in HR and payroll services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths.

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Notice Title

Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust Tender for Provision of Human Resources and Payroll System

Notice Description

To provide Human Resources and Payroll system to Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust, based in Lancashire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mater Ecclesiae is a Catholic Multi-Academy Trust that runs both primary and secondary schools in the Preston area. The Trust has a Central Team located in Preston that supports its schools in educational and operational services. Mater Ecclesiae currently operates 10 Academies and have a growth plan to increase to 23 academies by 2026. Currently the Trust employs in excess of 500 staff, once at full capacity this will increase to 1200 staff. The Trust is seeking a single provider to provide a fully integrated HR and Payroll system to allow greater visibility, flexibility and control of data and to simplify the current state by reducing complexity and driving efficiencies.

Options: 96 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x36 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dbb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003759-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
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
£775,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£775,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
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
MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MAT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1691664234

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9ZZ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

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