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Third Party Payroll

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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12 Mar 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited, a central government public authority located in Southampton, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The contract titled "Third Party Payroll" falls under personnel and payroll services within the industry category and aims to appoint a qualified third-party provider to deliver comprehensive payroll services and integrate them with Workday HR and finance platform. This contract, valued at £63,000 (gross £75,600), was signed on 2nd March 2026 and is scheduled from 23rd April 2026 to 30th April 2029. The procurement method employed was a limited competition below threshold, as per UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while providing an efficient and reliable payroll service.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in payroll services, particularly those experienced in working within UK public sector parameters and integrating with Workday systems. Businesses specialising in secure data management, and those capable of delivering at scale, such as large enterprises, could find this contract highly beneficial for growth. With the current award granted to OneSource Virtual (UK) Limited—a large-scale supplier—the contract provides a competitive edge in the personnel services sector, encouraging potential suppliers to enhance their offerings and seek similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Third Party Payroll

Notice Description

The contracting authority is seeking to appoint a qualified third-party provider to deliver comprehensive payroll services for its employees. The successful supplier will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions, production of payslips, HMRC submissions, year-end activities, and full compliance with all relevant UK legislation. The service must fully integrate with the authority's existing Workday HR and finance platform. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate proven experience delivering payroll services within a Workday environment, including data exchange, workflow alignment, and maintaining secure, accurate, and efficient end-to-end processing. The requirement also includes maintaining secure payroll records, managing employee and manager queries, producing management reporting, and ensuring robust data protection and service reliability. Suppliers must demonstrate strong data security standards and experience delivering payroll services at a similar scale within the UK public sector. This procurement aims to secure an efficient, compliant, and resilient payroll service that supports operational continuity, integrates seamlessly with Workday, and delivers value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0667ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022160-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ONESOURCE VIRTUAL (UK

Further Information

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