Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Payroll and Pensions System & Services

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

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Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, located in Sale, and Romero Catholic Academy Trust, based in Manchester, are inviting suppliers to tender for a contract to deliver HR, Payroll, and Pensions Systems and Services. This opportunity is open for competition under the Open Contracting Data Standard, with a procurement method categorised as below threshold and an open competition approach. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 7th October 2025. The industry category is within industry-specific software packages, and the contract is valued at £120,000. Suppliers can access and submit their proposals electronically through the dedicated online portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in HR, Payroll, and Pensions Systems and Services, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in public undertakings. With options for both partially managed and fully outsourced services, businesses with comprehensive payroll management solutions will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the contract allows for two extensions of 12 months each, potentially offering a long-term partnership and sustainable business growth for successful suppliers.

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Notice Title

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Payroll and Pensions System & Services

Notice Description

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust require one or more supplier to fulfil their HR, Payroll and Pension Services requirement as follows: Emmaus CAT: HR & Payroll System with the options of either a partially managed payroll service covering specific elements of managed service support on HMRC and Pensions OR a second option of a fully outsourced payroll managed service. Romero CAT: HR System and fully outsourced payroll managed service.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Emmaus CAT Only

HR & Payroll System with the options of a Payroll System with specific elements of Managed Service support on HMRC and Pensions OR a fully outsourced Managed Payroll Service.

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2: Romero CAT Only

HR System and Fully outsourced managed payroll service

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3: Both Emmaus CAT & Romero CAT

Both Emmaus CAT and Romero CAT. Please see the Invitation to Tender and specification documents for further information on the Trusts' requirements.

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05995e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056164-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M33 7RR
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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