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HR Administration and Payroll Services to Non Cheque Book Maintained Schools

Westmorland and Furness Council

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04 Jul 2025 at 09:38

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Tender

14 May 2025 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for HR Administration and Payroll Services targeting Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools was undertaken by Westmorland and Furness Council, a regional authority based in Kendal, United Kingdom. The initiative aimed to establish a framework for personnel and payroll services within the Westmorland and Furness area, classified under the CPV code 79631000. This process followed an open procedure and falls under the 'services' category. Notably, the contract award was completed as of 4th July 2025, with the procurement stage transitioning from 'active' to 'complete'. The awarded contract was signed on 3rd July 2025, valuing £600,000. The framework sought suppliers for further competitions based on price, involving 76 potential schools, with contract initiation commencing from approximately 9th June 2025.

The opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in personnel and payroll services, particularly those adept at delivering cost-effective solutions. Westmorland and Furness Council provides opportunities for both large-scale suppliers and SMEs to secure a position in the framework, allowing a broader participation scope. Companies capable of optimising service quality alongside competitive pricing are best positioned for success, as the framework awards additional contracts under these criteria. While the top three tenderers are awarded framework placements, shorter-term competitions will help maintain ongoing engagement, encouraging consistent business development and operational scalability within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Administration and Payroll Services to Non Cheque Book Maintained Schools

Notice Description

The Council plans to establish a framework of suppliers who can offer a timely and costeffective Payroll and HR Administration Service to Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools in Westmorland and Furness Area. There are currently 76 Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools who may initially plan to use the framework. Please note that the top 3 ranked tenderers will be awarded a place on the framework; however, tenderers that score less than 325 points on the quality marks will be disqualified and rejected. There will be further competitions conducted under the framework and these will be awarded on price alone.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council plans to establish a framework of suppliers who can offer a timely and costeffective Payroll and HR Administration Service to Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools in Westmorland and Furness Area. There are currently 76 Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools who may initially plan to use the framework. Please note that the top 3 ranked tenderers will be awarded a place on the framework; however, tenderers that score less than 325 points on the quality marks will be disqualified and rejected. There will be further competitions conducted under the framework and these will be awarded on price alone.

Renewal: Renewal possible at the end of this 48 month framework contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Capita Business Services Limited

Education Personnel Management Limited

Further Information

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