Tender

Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll and Finance System

TAI TARIAN LTD

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Tai Tarian Ltd, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, is currently at the tender stage for a project titled "Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll, and Finance System." The procurement falls under the industry categories of software package and information systems, human resources management consultancy services, payroll management services, and accounting services. Located in Neath, United Kingdom, this procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure and has a budget of up to £2,999,999 GBP. Interested parties should submit their tenders by 21 January 2026, with the award expected by 16 March 2026. The initiative aims to streamline HR, payroll, and financial operations with a cloud-based, scalable, and secure solution that enhances user experience and operational efficiency.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, HR, payroll, and financial management systems to expand their market presence by providing an integrated solution that meets the specified requirements. Companies with experience in delivering scalable, compliant, and user-friendly systems that integrate seamlessly across different functions will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the emphasis on automation, data management, and analytics offers avenues for showcasing innovation and technological expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll and Finance System

Notice Description

As part of our programme of change, Tai Tarian is seeking to award a Contract to a Supplier for the Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll and Finance System, to improve our colleague experience. The scope of this Contract comprises of the implementation of an integrated HR, Payroll and Finance solution that provides a platform that streamlines people management, payroll processing and financial operations into a single seamless system providing a cohesive user experience. The solution must be cloud-based, scalable, secure, and compliant with UK regulations, including GDPR requirements. It must support automation, enable efficient data management, and provide robust reporting and analytics capabilities. The successful Supplier must demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality user interface and user experience. The solution should be intuitive, accessible, and designed with the end user in mind. A detailed Specification of the requirements is provided in Appendix 1 (Functional and Non-functional Specification of Requirements) and Tenderers must complete Appendix 2 (Price Framework) to confirm the whole-life costs to deliver all the requirements of the Contract. The key deliverables of the Contract are: - A robust product development roadmap demonstrating futureproofing and scalability for at least a 5-10 year horizon. - A strong commitment to delivering a high-quality user interface and user experience. The solution should be intuitive, accessible, and designed with the end user in mind. - Improved operational efficiency providing a demonstrable return on investment. - Enhanced employee experience. - Real-time financial visibility. - Mobile and self-service portals/apps. - Real-time dashboards and analytics (e.g. financial performance reports, workforce and payroll dashboards, KPI tracking etc.). - Implementation, Design, configuration, and deployment of HR, Payroll, and Finance modules, including employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, general ledger and purchase ledger features and financial transaction management. - Environment management. - Testing: Test strategy and planning, System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and bug fixing throughout (UAT). - Data migration through a Data Warehouse to target solution, API integrations and compliance with UK statutory requirements (e.g., HMRC, pensions, financial reporting). - Training and Documentation: user manuals and quick reference guides, technical documentation for support teams, training materials and delivery and knowledge transfer to internal teams. - Cutover planning and change management support, acceptance into service and post-implementation support including user documentation and helpdesk services. - Licences to use the proposed system. Further information is provided in the Invitation to Tender document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract shall operate for an initial period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to five (5) additional periods of twelve (12) months each. Tai Tarian reserves the right to exercise extensions in batches of twelve (12) months, in one event (e.g., two consecutive 12-month periods as a two-year extension).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f19e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080988-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79211000 - Accounting services

79211110 - Payroll management services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
TAI TARIAN LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@taitarian.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH
Postcode
SA11 2FP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Briton Ferry West
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Further Information

Notice Documents

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