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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust is currently in the Tender stage of procuring an outsourced payroll service and HR and payroll system. This process, which leverages an open procedure method, is part of a public undertaking classified under the personnel and payroll services industry category. Located in Walsall, United Kingdom, the buying organisation has set crucial deadlines with the enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026 and the tender period concluding on 26th August 2026. The contract specifications include a fully integrated solution with a budget of up to £480,000, and the award period is anticipated to end on 1st April 2027.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive HRIS and payroll services to a public sector client. Ideally positioned for organisations experienced in cloud-based solutions and those with strong credentials in personnel and payroll services, this contract promotes participation from SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). The contract period is from April 2027 to March 2030, with potential extensions, allowing for sustained business growth. Companies able to meet the technical and economic selection criteria and complete the necessary registration on the MultiQuote platform should find this an appealing opportunity.

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Notice Title

The Mercian Trust Outsourced Payroll Service and HR and Payroll System

Notice Description

The Trust is procuring a fully integrated solution comprising both a cloud-based HR and Payroll software system (HRIS) and a fully outsourced payroll service, delivered by a single supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c830
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065008-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

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