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Payroll Transaction Testing for the 2024/25 Financial Year

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Richmond, has completed the procurement process for "Payroll Transaction Testing for the 2024/25 Financial Year." This contract was awarded to BDO LLP, a large business based in London, as of 23 June 2025. The service, classified under financial and internal audit services, involved testing changes in payroll including new starters, promotions, and leavers. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, without competition. The contract's active period commenced on 23 June and ended on 25 July 2025, with a gross value of £24,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those capable of managing payroll-related changes efficiently. While the contract has been awarded as a single, direct procurement, businesses in this industry should consider similar future opportunities, possibly by collaborating with organisations like The National Archives. Firms poised to offer timely and accurate auditing services, especially those accustomed to public sector requirements, would find potential growth in similar procurement processes. This can promote capacity building and expand service offerings tailored to governmental bodies' compliance and auditing needs.

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Notice Title

Payroll Transaction Testing for the 2024/25 Financial Year

Notice Description

Testing of all changes made to The National Archives payroll during the 2024/25 financial year including: * all new starters * changes relating to sickness and maternity pay * changes relating to temporary promotions * changes relating to permanent promotions * changes relating to annual pay awards * changes relating to overtime * Leavers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070970-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 25 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

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