Award

UK and International Tax Advisory Services & International Payroll Delivery

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 10:17

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 08:12

Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Exeter centres around the provision of UK and International Tax Advisory Services and International Payroll Delivery, tailored to support globally mobile employees. This contract, divided into two main lots—Lot 1 for Tax Advisory Services and Lot 2 for Payroll Delivery—involves the expertise of CD&R Galaxy UK Opco Limited as the supplier. Following an open procedure, the award stage of the procurement is in effect as of 25th February 2026, with key contracts set to commence on 17th February 2026, continuing until February 2028, with options for extension up to February 2030. The industry focus is on payroll management services and tax consultancy, with service delivery across the United Kingdom.

This tender opens up growth opportunities, especially beneficial for businesses operating within tax consultancy and payroll management sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The University of Exeter's procurement needs reflect an extensive scope of international employment contexts, allowing for innovation and scalability in service delivery. Companies proficient in handling cross-border payroll and tax issues are well-suited to leverage this opportunity, potentially expanding their client base and operational capabilities across UK regions and beyond. Participation in such tenders could enhance reputation and market presence in public sector procurement.

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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

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

Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery

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/016763-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£426,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-03-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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