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Star Academies - HR and Payroll System and Associated Services

Star Academies

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:49

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 08:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Star Academies has conducted a public procurement process aiming to establish a contract for an HR and payroll system, along with associated services, through a restricted procedure compliant with PCR2015 standards. The process, classified under the human resources management consultancy services category, has been completed with an award valued at £2,000,000 to MHR International UK Limited. This procurement process, conducted online with nationwide delivery spanning regions such as UKI, UKE4, and UKD, was structured as a selective tender aimed to streamline supplier engagement. The final contract was signed on 5th December 2025, marking the conclusion of this significant procurement stage.

The contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive HR and payroll solutions, especially those with additional expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems and case management functionalities. MHR International UK Limited, as the successful supplier, highlights the potential for large-scale enterprises to secure such contracts by meeting essential service delivery requirements and strategic digital transformation needs of public education bodies. Businesses well-versed in offering integrated HR solutions, compliance with provisions like the Green and Burgundy book, and with recognised cyber security standards like Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Star Academies - HR and Payroll System and Associated Services

Notice Description

Star Academies is looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender under PCR2015 with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier for the trust. This will be a restricted process, and a process timetable can be found further below in this document. The supplier selected must be able to provide a complete HR and payroll system as well as fully managed payroll and pension service. Where possible, it is preferred that the supplier will also be able to offer Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and case management integrated functionality to support the trust's digital transformation strategy. Star schools will include primaries and secondaries with a variety of different terms and conditions associated with the Green and Burgundy book which the supplier must be competent in supporting, managing and administering.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Star Academies is looking to run an FTS (EU) compliant tender under PCR2015 with the intention of creating a contract with a single supplier for the trust. This will be a restricted process, and a process timetable can be found further below in this document. The supplier selected must be able to provide a complete HR and payroll system as well as fully managed payroll and pension service. Where possible, it is preferred that the supplier will also be able to offer Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and case management integrated functionality to support the trust's digital transformation strategy. Star schools will include primaries and secondaries with a variety of different terms and conditions associated with the Green and Burgundy book which the supplier must be competent in supporting, managing and administering.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e30a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004954-2026
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Star Academies
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 2HT
Postcode Area
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire, TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn South East
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED

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