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title: "HR Administration and Payroll Services to Non Cheque Book Maintained Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513b4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-04"
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# HR Administration and Payroll Services to Non Cheque Book Maintained Schools

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513b4

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## Summary

The procurement process for HR Administration and Payroll Services targeting Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools was undertaken by Westmorland and Furness Council, a regional authority based in Kendal, United Kingdom. The initiative aimed to establish a framework for personnel and payroll services within the Westmorland and Furness area, classified under the CPV code 79631000. This process followed an open procedure and falls under the 'services' category. Notably, the contract award was completed as of 4th July 2025, with the procurement stage transitioning from 'active' to 'complete'. The awarded contract was signed on 3rd July 2025, valuing £600,000. The framework sought suppliers for further competitions based on price, involving 76 potential schools, with contract initiation commencing from approximately 9th June 2025.

The opportunity presents significant business growth prospects for companies specialising in personnel and payroll services, particularly those adept at delivering cost-effective solutions. Westmorland and Furness Council provides opportunities for both large-scale suppliers and SMEs to secure a position in the framework, allowing a broader participation scope. Companies capable of optimising service quality alongside competitive pricing are best positioned for success, as the framework awards additional contracts under these criteria. While the top three tenderers are awarded framework placements, shorter-term competitions will help maintain ongoing engagement, encouraging consistent business development and operational scalability within the industry.

## Notice

The Council plans to establish a framework of suppliers who can offer a timely and costeffective Payroll and HR Administration Service to Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools in Westmorland and Furness Area. There are currently 76 Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools who may initially plan to use the framework. Please note that the top 3 ranked tenderers will be awarded a place on the framework; however, tenderers that score less than 325 points on the quality marks will be disqualified and rejected. There will be further competitions conducted under the framework and these will be awarded on price alone.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council plans to establish a framework of suppliers who can offer a timely and costeffective Payroll and HR Administration Service to Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools in Westmorland and Furness Area. There are currently 76 Non-Cheque Book Maintained Schools who may initially plan to use the framework. Please note that the top 3 ranked tenderers will be awarded a place on the framework; however, tenderers that score less than 325 points on the quality marks will be disqualified and rejected. There will be further competitions conducted under the framework and these will be awarded on price alone.

Renewal: Renewal possible at the end of this 48 month framework contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037296-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; EDUCATION PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037296-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021488-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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