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Direct Payment - Payroll Service

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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02 Oct 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Direct Payment - Payroll Service", focusing on payroll management services. This procurement, which was categorised under services, involves ensuring payroll operations for direct payment recipients who are employers, with a comprehensive approach to calculating pensions, National Insurance, and taxes. The contract, awarded to Enham Trust, covers the South West of England (region UKK41) and was signed on 5th September 2025, commencing from 1st October 2025 and running through to 30th September 2028. Executed under a limited competition process below threshold, this contract is valued at £151,425 excluding VAT. The procurement process was handled under the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in payroll management services or those operating in the administrative support sector. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish a firm foothold within the public services sector, catering to government authorities like Plymouth City Council. Organisations with experience in handling direct payment schemes or those looking to enhance their service portfolios would benefit from being well-prepared for future similar procurements. The contract also highlights the importance of delivering tailored, person-centred services to support the diverse needs of direct payment recipients.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment - Payroll Service

Notice Description

The purpose of the service is to support adults, children and ICB Direct Payment recipients to exercise choice and control through the provision of a comprehensive person-centered Direct Payments Service. Payroll Services are required for all Direct Payment Recipients who are employers. The contract is to process the payroll for all Direct Payment recipients who are employers, producing payslips and ensuring that all pensions, National Insurance and Tax are calculated correctly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061583-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,425 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jointcommissioning@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENHAM TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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