---
title: "Fully Managed Payroll Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e4e1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-02-07"
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# Fully Managed Payroll Solution

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e4e1

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, UK, has concluded the tender process for a "Fully Managed Payroll Solution," classified under business services, specifically in consulting and recruitment. The procurement was initiated as an open procedure to award a contract for services to a single supplier for a three-year period, with an option for a one-year extension. Key dates included the submission deadline on 3rd November 2021, following which the award period commenced. This procurement process was aimed at ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for approximately 2150 employees, primarily based in the UK, necessitating a robust 365-day operational capability.

This opportunity could significantly enhance the capabilities of businesses specialising in payroll and HR services, particularly those with experience in managing large-scale employee payment systems under UK legislation. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, adherence to compliance specifications, and competitive pricing are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The significant volume of monthly payslips and the need for a flexible processing solution present a viable growth avenue for suppliers looking to engage with public sector contracts.

## Notice

The Met Office are seeking a fully managed payroll solution to ensure payments are made to employees on-time and accurately on a monthly basis. The Met Office currently employs 2150 people: approximately 2126 based in the UK and 24 based overseas. All staff are processed on UK payroll according to UK legislation (no ex-pat arrangements) and paid in pounds sterling (PS). On average, throughout the financial period April 2020 - March 2021, the payroll solution administered 2117 payslips each month. This fluctuated between a range of 2078 and 2169 throughout this period (please note, this data is being provided for indicative purposes only). The payroll solution must operate on a 365-day processing schedule (rather than the standard 260 or 261-day schedule). The Met Office intends to award a Contract for Services to a single supplier for the provision of a fully managed payroll solution with an initial contract term of 3 years, and the option to extend for one further 12-month period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Met Office are seeking a fully managed payroll solution to ensure payments are made to employees on-time and accurately on a monthly basis. The Met Office currently employs 2150 people: approximately 2126 based in the UK and 24 based overseas. All staff are processed on UK payroll according to UK legislation (no ex-pat arrangements) and paid in pounds sterling (PS). On average, throughout the financial period April 2020 - March 2021, the payroll solution administered 2117 payslips each month. This fluctuated between a range of 2078 and 2169 throughout this period (please note, this data is being provided for indicative purposes only). The payroll solution must operate on a 365-day processing schedule (rather than the standard 260 or 261-day schedule). The Met Office intends to award a Contract for Services to a single supplier for the provision of a fully managed payroll solution with an initial contract term of 3 years, and the option to extend for one further 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003434-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 7 Feb 2022 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003434-2022
- 27 Sep 2021 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023921-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

## Provenance

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