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Payroll Services

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2025 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has completed a procurement process for Payroll Services under the 'services' category, targeting the public sector. Bedford Borough Council was awarded the contract following a direct procurement method, which was conducted below the competition threshold, indicating no tender competition was necessary. This contract, signed on 15 May 2025, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with potential renewal for an additional year. The contract encompasses payroll processing for council employees and elected members, set in the East of England, UKH region, with a project estimated value of £130,000 net.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on payroll management and personnel payroll services. As the process was conducted directly, firms familiar with public sector operations, particularly those with experience in handling large-scale payroll systems, stand to benefit. Companies with robust capabilities in automated payroll solutions, tax compliance, and financial reporting might find this contract an excellent chance for expansion. Furthermore, the contract's renewal option offers long-term growth potential for businesses adept in sustainable service delivery within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Payroll Services

Notice Description

Provision of payroll processing and associated services for all Council employees and Elected members.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041623-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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