Tender

Birmingham Metroplitan College Tender for People Systems Project

BMET COLLEGE

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

BMet College has issued a tender for the provision of a Human Resources and Payroll system under the title "Birmingham Metropolitan College Tender for People Systems Project". The procurement process is at the Tender stage and is classified under the industry category of personnel and payroll services. The main procurement category is services. Located in Birmingham, this tender involves a contract valued at £400,000 and will run for three years starting on 6th April 2026, with the option to extend for up to two additional years. The deadline for the electronic submission of bids is 21st March 2025.

This procurement opportunity is particularly attractive for businesses specializing in Human Resources and Payroll systems, offering them the chance to partner with a large educational institution. Companies with a strong track record, references from previous contracts, and financial stability will be well-suited to compete. The restricted procedure method will be used, with a selective number of candidates (between five and eight) advancing to the second stage. Suitable expertise within the education sector and at least three years of trading history are required, making it an excellent chance for established firms to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Birmingham Metroplitan College Tender for People Systems Project

Notice Description

For provision of Human Resources and Payroll system for Birmingham Metropolitan College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) is a statutory corporation and exempt charity created by the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. Since 29th November 2022 BMet has been classified as a Public Sector organisation. As a Further Education (FE) College, BMet's primary purpose is to offer high-quality academic, technical and vocational education to people of all ages and to work with employers to identify and respond to local, regional and national skills needs. BMet has approximately 10,000 students and an average of 750 staff across three main campuses and two satellite centres. The three main locations are Matthew Boulton College (Birmingham City Centre); James Watt College (Great Barr); and Sutton Coldfield College. BMet are seeking a provider for the the provision of Human Resources and Payroll system. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 6th April 2026 with an option to extend for a further one plus one years, although work will commence in summer

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e410
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005869-2025
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 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
BMET COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@wlpconsultancy.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1691664234

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7PS
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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