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title: "Outsourced Payroll for the Employment and Recruitment Service"
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# Outsourced Payroll for the Employment and Recruitment Service

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf4e4c5f-9cae-4d8d-867f-835a3874fac4

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking a payroll service provider for its Employment and Recruitment Service, which manages the recruitment of temporary staff across university departments. The tender, titled "Outsourced Payroll for the Employment and Recruitment Service," is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 17 January 2020. This contract, which is open for competitive bids, will initially be for a one-year term with options for annual extensions, potentially lasting up to five years. The related procurement method is an open procedure under the services category, specifically within personnel and payroll services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll management and personnel services, particularly those looking to support higher education institutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive payroll solutions and those experienced in dealing with high-volume payroll functions, such as Lancaster University's £3.5 million annual payroll, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, smaller enterprises with expertise in payroll systems may find a fitting opportunity by collaborating with larger service providers to meet the contract requirements.

## Notice

The Employment & Recruitment Service supplies temporary staff to University departments, campus and local employers. The Employment and Recruitment Service is responsible for the management of the recruitment and employment of temporary workers at Lancaster University. We are seeking to procure a payroll service provider to support our cPS3.5M/annum payroll function. The initial contract period will be for one year, with annual extensions thereafter for a maximum total term of five years. You can view our full requirements by registering on our e-tendering portal, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417
- 17 Dec 2019 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417
- 17 Dec 2019 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417
- 17 Dec 2019 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3c7cb6-11bc-4549-87c2-f34c2f8c4417
  18th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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