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Lionheart Educational Trust - HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services

Lionheart Educational Trust

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17 Sep 2026 at 16:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lionheart Educational Trust is procuring a single supplier for integrated HR and payroll software together with managed payroll services. The requirement covers personnel and payroll administration, payroll management, time accounting and human resources software. The supplier will provide the service across the United Kingdom, supporting the Trust’s education organisation and its workforce. This is a services opportunity for providers that can combine HR and payroll technology with ongoing managed payroll delivery, rather than a standalone software licence or isolated payroll processing contract. The requirement is intended to bring these related functions under one supplier, so businesses should be able to demonstrate a joined-up service covering both the software platform and operational payroll support.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 9 October 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses were due by 26 October 2026 at 10:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2030, with extensions permitted for two further 12-month periods, potentially to 31 March 2032. Its estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT, or £720,000 including VAT. The contract is above the applicable threshold. Evaluation is weighted 70% to quality and 30% to price. Electronic submission is allowed, in English, and the intended award decision date is 1 March 2027.

This opportunity suits HR and payroll technology providers with the operational capacity to deliver managed payroll services across the United Kingdom, supported by a reliable software platform. It is particularly relevant to suppliers able to demonstrate experience in personnel and payroll services, payroll management, time accounting and HR systems, and to combine implementation or platform support with continuing service delivery. The selection process requires a completed Selection Questionnaire and evidence of business quality standards, relevant accreditations and relevant experience. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Applicants must provide accurate information: serious misrepresentation or false evidence may result in exclusion from the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lionheart Educational Trust - HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services

Notice Description

Lionheart Educational Trust is looking for a single supplier for their HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0774cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088381-2026
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

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

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lionheart Educational Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6JL
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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