Tender

SHINE Academies ~ HR & Payroll Tender

SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST

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28 Oct 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

SHINE Academies Trust, based in Wolverhampton, is currently in the tender stage for procuring HR and payroll services across their network of six primary schools. This public procurement opportunity falls under the "Personnel and payroll services" industry category, with a total contract value of £174,600 including VAT. The procurement process follows an open competitive flexible procedure, as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023. Interested suppliers should note that the enquiry period ends on 5th December 2025, with the tender period closing on 20th February 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 31st August 2026 and continue until 30th August 2029, with potential renewal options. The main office of the trust is located in Wolverhampton, UK.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for firms specialising in HR and payroll services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive and systematic solutions. Eligible businesses, including SMEs, with demonstrated capabilities to support an expanding trust of schools, will find this opportunity well-suited. Given the emphasis on both cost (30% weight) and quality (70% weight) in the award criteria, suppliers should be ready to present competitive yet high-quality service offerings. Companies with a track record of enhancing service delivery in educational settings will have an advantageous position in this competitive tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SHINE Academies ~ HR & Payroll Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Payroll & HR services across SHINE Academies {the Client}. SHINE Academies are a growing group of primary schools currently operating at six schools, Busill Jone Primary School, Lodge Farm Primary School, Northwood Park primary School, Villiers Primary School, Crowmoor Primary School and The Martin Wilson School & Early Years Centre. SHINE Academies is a growing Trust established around September 2014. There are circa 2,400 pupils across all six schools. There are circa 351 teaching and support staff employed by the SHINE Academies. This procurement is being conducted under a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Following the initial selection stage, the Contracting Authority intends to invite up to {6} suppliers to participate in the tender stage. Selection will be based on the criteria set out in the tender documents and will be applied in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Suppliers must meet the minimum conditions of participation in order to progress to the tender stage. Contract value = PS34,920 including V.A.T SHINE Academies Head office is located in Wolverhampton {WV10-9RU} and provides personalised one-to-one attention to every pupil. The successful contractor will be required to deliver a payroll and HR systematic solution with clearly defined parameters to meet the requirements of the contract specification from the commencement date. The client seeks a Payroll and HR partner to support, manage, develop and work with an expanding trust of schools. The partner should have a clear direction to enhance the service delivery agreement {SLA} across SHINE Academies School. Furthermore, it should be a professional organisation capable of elevating the standard of service and high expectations to a new level throughout the entire contract every day consistently with clear and defined direction. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Wolverhampton:-Personnel-and-payroll-services./85H7NY8P45 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/85H7NY8P45

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1+1 Please see PSQ document for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d51f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068915-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,600 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 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
SHINE ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Craig Bland
Contact Email
tenders@litmuspartnership.co.uk
Contact Phone
01276 673896

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV10 9RU
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Oxley
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton North East

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