Tender

Payroll Services

THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST

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29 Jul 2025 at 15:37

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16 Jul 2025 at 10:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 08:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Priestley Academy Trust, a public authority based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is seeking to procure comprehensive payroll services through an open and competitive tendering process. This tender is in the 'active' stage and aims to secure a supplier that can effectively handle payroll management, ensuring timely and accurate payments while meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations. Interested service providers should note the key date for submission of tenders is by 15th August 2025, with the contract commencement set for 1st April 2026. The contract will initially last for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years, contingent upon trustee approval. The estimated annual contract value is £25,000, excluding VAT. This opportunity spans various regions across the UK, classified under the CPV codes for payroll management and personnel services.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll services to expand their client base within the educational sector. Companies with a strong track record in providing precise and reliable payroll solutions that can accommodate a multi-academy trust's needs will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, offering a competitive price-quality ratio will be crucial for winning this contract, as the award criteria place substantial emphasis on both elements. Business expansion into this sector can lead to long-term growth potential, especially with the option for contract renewal based on operational and financial efficiency. This tender provides an ideal platform for businesses looking to develop partnerships with educational institutions and enhance their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payroll Services

Notice Description

The Priestley Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust consisting of six primary schools, based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. We are looking for a supplier to deliver high quality and comprehensive payroll services that will ensure all staff are paid accurately and on time, and that the trust meets all its related statutory and regulatory obligations. We are looking to enter into a contract for three years initially, but with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to Trustee approval. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026. Further details about the trust can be found in the documentation uploaded to this site. The estimated contract value is PS25,000 per annum plus VAT. The closing date for this tender will be Friday 15th August 2025. Tenders should be submitted to the following email address: tenders@priestley.academy. Any queries about this procurement should be directed to: - Rowena Dixon, Chief Finance Officer rowena.dixon@priestley.academy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An extension may be granted if the trust considers it better value, in terms of operational and financial efficiency, to continue with the same supplier for a further period. Each year's extension to be decided by trustees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044004-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Rowena Dixon
Contact Email
rowena.dixon@priestley.academy
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD8 8HT
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Manningham
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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