Award

Provision of Payroll Services

MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 15:04

Award

01 Jul 2025 at 14:37

Tender

02 May 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process undertaken by Magna Learning Partnership, a public undertaking based in Salisbury, UK, involved the provision of payroll services. The tender, titled "Provision of Payroll Services," falls under the services category and was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure. The contract was awarded to IRIS Software Limited and is valued at £146,595. The procurement process has reached the award stage, and the contract, which was signed on 16th July 2025, is set to be active from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This contract is designed to include critical metrics such as maintaining appropriate accreditation and payroll accuracy, enhancing operational efficiency for the buying organisation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in personnel and payroll services. The competitive nature of the process, aimed at both large-scale enterprises, aligns well with companies that have advanced expertise in payroll systems and regulatory compliance. Businesses operating in the UK with capabilities to maintain high accuracy in payroll and statutory reporting would find this an appealing opportunity. Companies looking to expand their service offerings in the education sector or public undertakings may also benefit from the potential for contract renewal, thereby ensuring sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Payroll Services

Notice Description

Provision of payroll services to the Magna Learning Partnership as fully detailed within the specification included with the Invitation to Tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: There are 2 extensions available of 12 months each. Making a total possible Contract duration of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047398-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,595 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£146,595 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 1RD
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Laverstock
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRIS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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