--- title: "Payroll Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055e24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055e24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055e24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST" published: "2025-07-29" --- # Payroll Services Buyer: THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055e24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055e24.json) ## Summary The Priestley Academy Trust, a public authority based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, is seeking to procure comprehensive payroll services through an open and competitive tendering process. This tender is in the 'active' stage and aims to secure a supplier that can effectively handle payroll management, ensuring timely and accurate payments while meeting all statutory and regulatory obligations. Interested service providers should note the key date for submission of tenders is by 15th August 2025, with the contract commencement set for 1st April 2026. The contract will initially last for three years, with a potential extension of up to two additional years, contingent upon trustee approval. The estimated annual contract value is £25,000, excluding VAT. This opportunity spans various regions across the UK, classified under the CPV codes for payroll management and personnel services. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in payroll services to expand their client base within the educational sector. Companies with a strong track record in providing precise and reliable payroll solutions that can accommodate a multi-academy trust's needs will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, offering a competitive price-quality ratio will be crucial for winning this contract, as the award criteria place substantial emphasis on both elements. Business expansion into this sector can lead to long-term growth potential, especially with the option for contract renewal based on operational and financial efficiency. This tender provides an ideal platform for businesses looking to develop partnerships with educational institutions and enhance their service offerings. ## Notice The Priestley Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust consisting of six primary schools, based in Bradford, West Yorkshire. We are looking for a supplier to deliver high quality and comprehensive payroll services that will ensure all staff are paid accurately and on time, and that the trust meets all its related statutory and regulatory obligations. We are looking to enter into a contract for three years initially, but with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to Trustee approval. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026. Further details about the trust can be found in the documentation uploaded to this site. The estimated contract value is PS25,000 per annum plus VAT. The closing date for this tender will be Friday 15th August 2025. Tenders should be submitted to the following email address: tenders@priestley.academy. Any queries about this procurement should be directed to: - Rowena Dixon, Chief Finance Officer rowena.dixon@priestley.academy ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: An extension may be granted if the trust considers it better value, in terms of operational and financial efficiency, to continue with the same supplier for a further period. Each year's extension to be decided by trustees. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044004-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD8 8HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Manningham | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## 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 - 29 Jul 2025 at 15:37 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044004-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 10:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040468-2025 - 14 Jul 2025 at 08:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039474-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044004-2025 29th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040468-2025 16th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039474-2025 14th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3001 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3002 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3003 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3004 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3124 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3578 For information: a list of all clarification questions asked by suppliers up to the deadline of 28th July with Trust responses included. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.priestley.academy/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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