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Pendle Education Trust - Managed Payroll Services

PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 16:58

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 15:38

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Pendle Education Trust, located in Lancashire, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for "Managed Payroll Services" to support their operations across five academies. The procurement, initiated by a buyer in the public undertaking sector, followed an open procedure, and was notably focused on payroll management services, excluding any HR-related services. The award was made to Juniper Education, a large-scale supplier based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, with an active contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029, potentially extending to 2031. The total contract value is set just under £100,000, following its completion on 17th November 2025, adhering to the legal framework cited under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specializing in payroll services to collaborate and innovate within the educational sector. With Pendle Education Trust opting for an open procurement method, this allowed broad participation, ultimately leading to 16 bids. Businesses with expertise in adding value and delivering effective service management have the opportunity to stand out, as demonstrated by the contract criteria. The emphasis on high-quality service delivery and implementation makes this contract ideal for established organisations looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Interested suppliers must prepare to demonstrate business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience to successfully compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Pendle Education Trust - Managed Payroll Services

Notice Description

Pendle Educational Trust are seeking proposals from suppliers of managed payroll services to support their requirements across five academies. The service is currently outsourced to a third party supplier. Suppliers are requested to note that this tender is for Payroll Services only with no requirement for HR Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Renewal: Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074550-2025
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, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£81,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£97,896 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Emma Middleton
Contact Email
emma.middleton@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01282 440200

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
BB9 7YT
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUNIPER EDUCATION

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