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title: "Payroll Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c1d9c26-45a1-4ce6-8498-de9285b18517"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2025-07-04"
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# Payroll Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c1d9c26-45a1-4ce6-8498-de9285b18517

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) sought to acquire payroll services under a procurement process titled "Payroll Service". This contract, falling under the industry category of Business services, was located in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 27th May 2025, and the contract commenced on 31st May 2025 for a duration lasting until 30th May 2027. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th June 2025 to Softcat plc, valued at £432,698.59.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of payroll services to collaborate with a significant government department. The contract is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the procurement's inclusivity considerations. The scale of the contract requires a robust capability in managing substantial payroll operations, offering growth potential through association with the DCMS and the strengthening of a supplier’s public sector service portfolio. Businesses able to deliver comprehensive and dependable payroll solutions will find this opportunity beneficial for expanding their government contracting experience.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide payroll services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07e9cdb-5a0b-4940-8d76-edbe4d78a0f1 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2025 - 30 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £432,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £432,698 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07e9cdb-5a0b-4940-8d76-edbe4d78a0f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a07e9cdb-5a0b-4940-8d76-edbe4d78a0f1
  4th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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