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title: "School Payroll and HR Administration Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052722"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-14"
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# School Payroll and HR Administration Services

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052722

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## Summary

Cumberland Council has completed the procurement process for the "School Payroll and HR Administration Services" contract. This tender, listed under the services category, was conducted using an open procedure with a framework agreement setup. The Council sought up to four suppliers capable of providing payroll and HR administration services for approximately 74 primary schools under its jurisdiction. The contract period commenced on 12th August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2029, with the procurement taking place in the UK, specifically targeting the region UKD1. Several key players, including CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES LTD and LIBERATA UK LIMITED, have been involved as suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the payroll and HR sectors, particularly those looking to expand their footprint by partnering with public authorities like Cumberland Council. With a gross contract value estimated at £770,400, participation provides substantial financial growth potential. SME businesses, as indicated by the successful inclusion of TIVAAM LTD and PAYROLL EASY GROUP LIMITED, are especially well-suited to such tenders, given the procurement method's support for diversity and SME involvement. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to foster long-term relationships with public sector clients through participation in a framework agreement that prioritizes cost-efficiency and competitive pricing.

## Notice

Cumberland Council plans to establish a framework of up to 4 suppliers who can offer an effective, timely and cost-effective Payroll & HR Administration service to maintained non-chequebook schools within the footprint of Cumberland Council. Currently there are 74 schools who plan to initially use this framework which are predominantly Primary Schools, and range in size of staffing numbers however the numbers may change subject to individual school needs. It is envisaged that a maximum of 4 suppliers will be awarded onto the framework. Further competitions will be conducted under the framework by individual schools (or by the Council on behalf of individual schools) and these will be awarded on price alone.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048840-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £642,000 |
| Lots value | £642,000 |
| Awards value | £642,000 |
| Contracts value | £642,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES; LIBERATA; PAYROLL EASY GROUP; TIVAAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 14:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048840-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 17:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038036-2025
- 27 May 2025 at 13:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027781-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048840-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038036-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027781-2025
  27th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://payrolleasy.co.uk
- http://www.Capita.com
- http://www.tivaam.co.uk
- https://liberata.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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