--- title: "Finance & HR Outsourced Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE" published: "2019-01-23" --- # Finance & HR Outsourced Services Buyer: SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77c8913d-081b-4996-a033-522cf9a9c9d7.json) ## Summary The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is currently in the Tender stage of procurement for "Finance & HR Outsourced Services," aimed at enhancing its operational efficiency. This opportunity is valued at £175,000 and is classified under the services category, specifically relating to software package and information systems. The tender is open and submissions must be completed by 13 February 2019. The services will be delivered in London, with the contract expected to start on 1 August 2019 and continue for a minimum term of three years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in finance and human resources support services, particularly those that can provide integrated solutions and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the SSRO seeks a supplier capable of delivering comprehensive financial and HR management services, including payroll administration and financial accounting, which are essential to meet the organisation's operational needs. ## Notice The Defence Reform Act 2014 established the Single Source Regulations Office ("SSRO") as an independent regulator of the UK Government's procurement of single source military equipment and services. The SSRO is the custodian of the single source procurement framework and has a number of functions under the Act and the Single Source Contract Regulations 2014. The SSRO is seeking to award a contract for the provision of outsourced Finance and HR Support services. The SSRO requires these services to ensure the efficient and effective discharge of its functions. The Finance and HR Support services which the SSRO requires are summarised in the table below: Required Service Finance service Financial Accounting Services: maintain the integrity of the financial database and chart of accounts by undertaking periodic housekeeping and reconciliation routines on the General Ledger. Management Accounting Service: maintain the integrity of the structures (e.g. chart of accounts, activity centre structure, journal definitions) within the financial database. Resource accounts: ensure this element of the Annual Report and Accounts provides a true and fair view of the SSRO's financial position at the time of the preparation of the accounts. Payments to suppliers and employees: provision of a payments service via a secure environment within the parameters of available systems controls, for the upload of purchase ledger transactions, through to the production and dispatch of the required payment instrument, (including BACS and CHAPS). Payroll service Delivery of a payroll service that is legally compliant with all relevant HMRC submissions completed. The SSRO has 1 monthly payroll and its current resource is circa 50 employees. HR service Delivery of a fully managed integrated HR service that provides HR administration functions including self-service functionality. The SSRO is seeking to award the above outsourced service(s) to a contractor, which will run for a minimum term of 3 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038d0970-ce06-4f52-a777-53b254495449 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | SINGLE SOURCE REGULATIONS OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4A 1AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Farringdon Without | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 23 Jan 2019 at 17:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038d0970-ce06-4f52-a777-53b254495449 - 14 Jan 2019 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038d0970-ce06-4f52-a777-53b254495449 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038d0970-ce06-4f52-a777-53b254495449 23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9054575d-3532-4d6b-b1ef-8cc41d666484 ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a3f41eb-c3a1-4251-a00e-185653616ed4 Appendix 1: Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7716c960-a950-4bd3-9149-659d9c9c2f57 Appendix 2: Response to Tender Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b90ece59-8000-4823-8096-43e83025e0ea Appendix 3: Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91753580-80c5-4418-9e05-9570e1751e1a Appendix 4: KPI - Service Standards - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f13329a8-7468-4486-bb95-938222731415 Appendix 5: Standard Terms and Conditions for Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdd104f3-3aa5-42cf-8813-e245080985dd Appendix 6: Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57e5aaaf-7b6f-466d-918e-bb132f56d5e9 Appendix 7: Statement of Conduct - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5cef44a-69f0-4be7-830a-b5922d2f1db0 Clarification Response ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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