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title: "HR and Payroll System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# HR and Payroll System

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-226b07ea-df28-4408-8111-687af7d6f908

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council has completed a procurement process for an HR and Payroll System, specifically focused on payroll management services. The procurement, under the industry category of services, was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Bedford, England, the contract was awarded on 1st June 2026, with the relevant tender period having ended on 1st May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and will last until the end of 2029. The awarded contract is valued at £1,192,580.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful supplier, Zellis UK Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Companies in this sector can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio by providing essential HR services that match the specific needs of public sector organisations like Bedford Borough Council. Engaging in similar future procurements can contribute to long-term business growth through sustained service provision and public sector partnerships.

## Notice

This is HR and Payroll service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d2f989-fc34-495f-a085-6f06111dc29e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,192,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,192,580 |
| 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 | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d2f989-fc34-495f-a085-6f06111dc29e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d2f989-fc34-495f-a085-6f06111dc29e
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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