Award

Payroll & Associated Services

BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Believe Housing Limited aims to acquire Payroll & Associated Services, specifically to cater to their organisational needs. Based in Seaham, Believe Housing functions as a sub-central government authority. The process was initiated under the tender stage with a limited procurement method, reflecting a below threshold approach, thereby facilitating limited competition. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the potential for a one-time renewal extending up to 12 months. The successful bidder is Firefly Payroll, with their award confirmed on 24 October 2025, and the expected value excluding VAT being £123,910.91. This contract predominantly falls within the services category, focussing on payroll management and personnel services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for companies within the payroll service industry, particularly those with a specialisation in personnel management services. Given the limited competition nature of this bid, medium to large-scale enterprises equipped with the requisite expertise could find it particularly advantageous. Firefly Payroll is highlighted as the supplier, showcasing the openings for similar firms to position themselves within this sector. It highlights potential growth for businesses striving to establish or expand their presence in providing comprehensive payroll services to public authorities like Believe Housing. Those adept in payroll solutions and personnel services, with proven track records in effective administration, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders to propel their business growth.

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Notice Title

Payroll & Associated Services

Notice Description

To provide Payroll & Associated Services to believe housing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027727-2026
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

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,910 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£123,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEAHAM
Postcode
SR7 7TT
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Dawdon
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREFLY PAYROLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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