Award

UK and International Tax Advisory Services & International Payroll Delivery

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 08:12

Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of UK and International Tax Advisory Services and International Payroll Delivery under two separate lots. The process, following an open procedure, took place in Exeter, UK, with the tender been active from 7th April 2025 and the award concluded by 9th July 2025. The initiative falls under the services category and seeks to ensure compliance in employing and paying globally mobile employees for the university. The services required are divided into two lots: UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services, and International Payroll Delivery. The contracting is set to begin on 1st August 2025, providing services until 31st July 2027, with potential extensions available.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in tax advisory and payroll management, particularly those offering solutions for international operations. Firms with expertise in handling globally mobile employees, including international consultants, contractors, and cross-border workers, would find this tender appealing. Given the inclusion of technical and pricing evaluation criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver quality services at competitive prices are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The open procedure ensures a transparent selection, encouraging qualified vendors to engage and expand their business footprints in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

UK and International Tax Advisory Services & International Payroll Delivery

Notice Description

This opportunity is for the provision of UK and International Tax Advisory Services and International Payroll Delivery. The University of Exeter has a requirement to establish an agreement with a suitable provider(s) for the specific services of Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory work and International Payroll Solutions services to enable the University to compliantly employ and pay our globally mobile employees outside of the UK. In some circumstances this may be individuals who are international consultants, contractors and casual workers based outside the UK. There is also a current population of cross border workers that work and live overseas but spend both regular and sporadic periods working in the UK for the University. This opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 - UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services Lot 2 - International Payroll Delivery Bids can be submitted for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1: UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services

Provision of International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services to the University of Exeter.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to two years in up to twelve month increments.

Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery

Provision of International Payroll Delivery to the University of Exeter.

Renewal: The option to extend for up to two years in up to twelve month increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038433-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£426,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723072

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CD&R GALAXY UK OPCO

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