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title: "Provision of Umbrella Payroll Services"
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buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# Provision of Umbrella Payroll Services

Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a48e16a5-7405-430f-8444-1f852adf4b18

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by The Crown Estate, centred around the provision of umbrella payroll services for temporary workers, primarily within the supply services of office personnel industry category. This process operated under an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure above the threshold, and was completed as of 30th July 2025. The contract began on 22nd May 2025 and is set to conclude on 21st May 2027, covering locations within the United Kingdom. The tender stage concluded with an active award to Arch Finance Ltd, announced on 21st May 2025, following the tender period's end on the same date.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, given its substantial contract value of £360,000. Businesses operating in payroll services and office personnel supply would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The Crown Estate, as the contracting authority, often engages in procurement processes requiring efficient and reliable service providers, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

For the provision of umbrella payroll services for temporary workers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6774198c-a6d4-4a35-b24c-757219203aa5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 21 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 CROWN ESTATE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 4AH |
| 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 | ARCH FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6774198c-a6d4-4a35-b24c-757219203aa5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6774198c-a6d4-4a35-b24c-757219203aa5
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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