Tender

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Recruitment and Payroll Managed Software

EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, based in Sale, and Romero Catholic Academy Trust, located in Manchester, are currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking providers for an HR, Recruitment, and Payroll Managed Software. This open competition is aimed at supporting their operations across the United Kingdom with a focus on industry-specific software packages. The procurement falls under the public undertaking category and is valued at £100,000. Notably, the tender period concludes on 5 August 2025, with interested parties encouraged to submit their queries by 25 July 2025. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in November 2025, ensuring sufficient time for mobilisation, and will cover services from April 2026 to March 2029, with potential extensions.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in time accounting and human resources software, particularly those adept at catering to the public sector. Companies with a focus on quality and competitive pricing, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to benefit from this process. The procurement method aligns with an open, below-threshold competition, promoting inclusivity and a simplified engagement strategy for potential software providers aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector. This opportunity not only allows for immediate growth but also promises long-term collaboration possibilities with the Trusts through potential contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Recruitment and Payroll Managed Software

Notice Description

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust are seeking engagement from providers for HR, Recruitment and Payroll Managed Software to inform development of their procurement process. The Trusts would like the contract to be awarded in November 2025 to allow enough time for mobilisation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Emmaus CAT only

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2

Romero CAT only

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3

Both Emmaus and Romero CAT

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Additional Buyers

ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.richardson@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07780 159658

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7RR
Post Town
Manchester
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
Burnley
Electoral Ward
Hapton with Park
Westminster Constituency
Burnley

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