Tender

Sapientia Education Trust HR & Payroll Software

SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST

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Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Sapientia Education Trust, located in Wymondham, United Kingdom, is procuring HR & Payroll Software through an open procedure, classified under the industry category of goods. The tender, titled "Sapientia Education Trust HR & Payroll Software," is currently in the tender stage, with an anticipated value of £360,000 excluding VAT. Interested parties should submit their proposals via the MultiQuote platform. The tender period closes on 24th November 2025, with the contracting award period extending to 1st April 2026. The final contract is set to run from April 2026 and may extend until September 2031, considering potential renewals.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in HR and time accounting software solutions. Companies with proven expertise in delivering high-quality transaction server software packages are particularly well-suited to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the necessary business quality standards and accreditations. This tender's open procurement method allows for broad participation, enabling businesses to expand their presence in the public sector and leverage new technology in educational administration. Candidates should demonstrate compliance with the specifications outlined and undergo a detailed selection process including economic and technical evaluation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Sapientia Education Trust HR & Payroll Software

Notice Description

Sapientia Education Trust required one supplier to provide their requirement of HR & Payroll Software. Please see tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068817-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219400 - Transaction server software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hossain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01953 609000

Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 9SZ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Wicklewood
Westminster Constituency
Mid Norfolk

Further Information

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