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title: "Payroll Solution"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD"
published: "2018-12-03"
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# Payroll Solution

Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0073db76-9454-4a61-b4ac-bd1df5ab745e

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Payroll Solution is being conducted by The Guinness Partnership Ltd, with a contract value of £630,000. This open tender is aimed at providing a comprehensive payroll solution, including a bureau service for the organisation, which has approximately 3,025 employees. The relevant stages of this procurement include the tender phase, which concluded on 20th August 2018, having been published on 20th July 2018. The contract period is from 1st November 2018 to 31st October 2023, and the services required align with the software package and information systems industry category, specifically highlighting payroll management services. The operational base for this contract is Oldham, with delivery addresses spanning across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in payroll management services and software solutions. Companies that can provide scalable, software-driven payroll systems will find this to be an advantageous procurement opportunity. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be accessible for a diverse range of suppliers. With the growing need for integrated payroll solutions, particularly those capable of processing BACS payments, businesses in the fintech and HR software sectors should consider this tender as a valuable chance to expand their client base.

## Notice

Guinness wishes to contract with one Supplier to provide a payroll solution, including a bureau service for The Partnership. Guinness has in the region of 3,025 employees and operates multiple remuneration schemes. The HR team and IT teams are based in Oldham. It is expected that there will be seven users within HR that will administer the payroll solution. Guinness expect to use the supplier software to process the payroll from Gross to Net, process expenses and process pensions, with the supplier responsible for the processing all BACS payments including wages and third parties etc. Guinness wish to procure a solution that is scalable in order to facilitate a phased move to a software only service, if required, during the life of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751abc9e-a6dd-4e16-90fe-c44ea6af6420 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 19 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £488,857 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL9 7LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Failsworth East |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHGATEARINSO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79211110 - Payroll management services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751abc9e-a6dd-4e16-90fe-c44ea6af6420
- 20 Jul 2018 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5277e9-07b1-4846-8136-5c56357c311e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751abc9e-a6dd-4e16-90fe-c44ea6af6420
  3rd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e5277e9-07b1-4846-8136-5c56357c311e
  20th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.housingprocurement.com
  Expressions of Interest requests are activated through the Proactis Housing Procurement Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/

## Provenance

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