This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 May 2026 at 13:28

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The SHINE Academies Trust, a sub-central government public authority, concluded an open competitive flexible procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 to secure HR and Payroll services for its network of primary schools. Headquartered in Wolverhampton, the trust manages six schools with a growing student base. The procurement process culminated in May 2026, with Neo People Management Limited being awarded the contract valued at £174,600. The contract, starting on 31st August 2026, spans until August 2029, with potential renewals extending it further. The process invited up to six suppliers at the tender stage to ensure fair participation, focusing on the industry's personnel and payroll services sector, with criteria applied transparently.

This awarded tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll management, particularly those with experience managing educational settings. SMEs, such as Neo People Management Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate a favourable position in such competitive environments, especially when offering solutions that align with the evolving needs of expanding educational trusts like SHINE Academies. Companies looking to grow in the educational HR service sector can leverage this contract model to strengthen their portfolio and service delivery capabilities, catering to multiple schools and enhancing their national presence.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d51f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044412-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHINE ACADEMIES 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEO PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Further Information

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