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title: "CA18209 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Payroll Service and HR and Payroll System"
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# CA18209 - The Mercian Trust Outsourced Payroll Service and HR and Payroll System

Buyer: THE MERCIAN TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d26e35b-71a8-4b92-8178-8a47a5fef7be

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## Summary

The Mercian Trust is seeking to procure a fully integrated solution for HR and payroll services through an open tender process. The contract, identified as CA18209, involves the provision of a cloud-based HR and Payroll software system and a fully outsourced payroll service by a single supplier. Targeting the industry category of personnel and payroll services, this procurement falls under the 'services' main category. The competition commenced with its notice published on 10th July 2026, and the tender period closes on 26th August 2026. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2030. The opportunity is based in Walsall, England, but service delivery is expected beyond local boundaries, extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide.

This tender presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialised in HR and payroll systems, especially those capable of delivering integrated cloud-based solutions and outsourcing services. With a project value of £400,000, the contract is ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in delivering scalable and comprehensive HR and payroll services stand to gain by providing significant operational efficiencies and cost savings to The Mercian Trust. Participating in this open procedure could enhance business portfolios and establish sustainable partnerships with a reputable trust in the education sector.

## Notice

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. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18209. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18209 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fddd1b5-9a5f-48d0-9638-7f5377d5c06c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Paddock |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fddd1b5-9a5f-48d0-9638-7f5377d5c06c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fddd1b5-9a5f-48d0-9638-7f5377d5c06c
  10th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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