Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) - Integrated HR and payroll system

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)

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Planning

27 Apr 2026 at 16:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), a sub-central public authority based in Birmingham, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Integrated HR and payroll system. This preliminary market engagement aims to gather industry insights for refining the system specification to maximise benefits within the Multi-Academy Trust sector. The notice has been published as of 27th April 2026, with the market engagement deadline set for 8th May 2026. The contracted services would cover regions within the UKG3 area, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in HR and payroll solutions. With gross contract value potentially reaching £1,707,600, suitable businesses could leverage this engagement to highlight their capabilities and inform the development of tailored solutions that offer social, economic, and environmental value. Companies that offer time accounting software packages or personnel and payroll services are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the aim to develop a compelling procurement specification informed by market feedback.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) - Integrated HR and payroll system

Notice Description

The objective of this PME is not to seek formal tenders, but to gather information, insights and feedback from the market, that will help to: * Refine our understanding of integrated HR and payroll solutions which maximise benefit in the context of the Multi-Academy-Trust sector; * Identify potential suppliers and their capabilities; * Inform the potential development of a detailed procurement specification; * Maximise public benefit by procuring a solution that delivers social, economic, and environmental value.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104992&TID=100110138&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038235-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,423,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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