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The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust - Payroll and HR Admin Services

THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust involves the provision of Payroll and HR Administration Services under a contract set to commence on 31 October 2025. With a focus on personnel and payroll services, this contract falls within the services industry category and operates mainly within the UKI region. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. It entails a three-year term with potential extensions, adding up to a maximum of five years. The tender phase concluded in March, with awards finalised in August 2025, and the contract was actively awarded to Capita Business Services Limited. The total contract value is approximately £623,469.15 GBP, supported by a robust evaluation criterion with weight given to both quality and price.

The tender for Payroll and HR Administration Services opens substantial business growth opportunities, especially for service providers specialising in HR and payroll management. The structured procurement approach ensures that only top-performing businesses, equipped with suitable technical and economic capabilities, are shortlisted, creating a competitive yet accessible opportunity for SMEs. Companies within the education and administrative services sectors stand to benefit significantly given the scale and scope of the contract, supporting substantial regional employment and service innovation. This opportunity is particularly appealing for enterprises looking to establish or enhance their presence in the educational services' administrative sector across the UK.

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Notice Title

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust - Payroll and HR Admin Services

Notice Description

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of Payroll and HR Administration Services.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 31 October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust is currently out to tender for the provision of Payroll and HR Administration Services.The contract is being offered for three years with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. The contract commencement date is 31 October 2025. Additional information: The duration detailed above includes the initial term of three years as well as the two optional contract extension periods of 12 months each.

Options: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of three years with two possible extensions of 12 months meaning a maximum contract length of five years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049527-2025
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

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£623,469 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices will be published in 2027, 2028 or 2029 dependent on the exercising of contract extension options.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Ben Jones
Contact Email
tenders@minervapcs.com
Contact Phone
+44 1256467107

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0AX
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Caledonian
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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