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title: "Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Recruitment and Payroll Managed Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0561b5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2025-07-17"
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# Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Recruitment and Payroll Managed Software

Buyer: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0561b5

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## Summary

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, based in Sale, and Romero Catholic Academy Trust, located in Manchester, are currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking providers for an HR, Recruitment, and Payroll Managed Software. This open competition is aimed at supporting their operations across the United Kingdom with a focus on industry-specific software packages. The procurement falls under the public undertaking category and is valued at £100,000. Notably, the tender period concludes on 5 August 2025, with interested parties encouraged to submit their queries by 25 July 2025. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in November 2025, ensuring sufficient time for mobilisation, and will cover services from April 2026 to March 2029, with potential extensions.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in time accounting and human resources software, particularly those adept at catering to the public sector. Companies with a focus on quality and competitive pricing, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to benefit from this process. The procurement method aligns with an open, below-threshold competition, promoting inclusivity and a simplified engagement strategy for potential software providers aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector. This opportunity not only allows for immediate growth but also promises long-term collaboration possibilities with the Trusts through potential contract renewals.

## Notice

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust are seeking engagement from providers for HR, Recruitment and Payroll Managed Software to inform development of their procurement process. The Trusts would like the contract to be awarded in November 2025 to allow enough time for mobilisation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Emmaus CAT only

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2

Romero CAT only

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3

Both Emmaus and Romero CAT

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 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 | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| 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 | EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire |
| Local authority | Burnley |
| Electoral ward | Hapton with Park |
| Westminster constituency | Burnley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 17:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2025
  17th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2955
  TR2 Schedule of Prices.xlsx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2954
  TR1 Form of Tender.docx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2949
  Integrated System Specifications.xlsx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2952
  PR2 PSQ Reference Form.docx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2951
  PR1 PSQ Response Form.docx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2956
  TR4 Conflict of Interest Declaration.dotx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2953
  PR3 PSQ Guidance Notes.docx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2950
  Invitation to Tender.docx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2957
  TR5 Non-Collusion & Canvassing Declaration.docx
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2958
  TR6 Confidential Information Declaration.docx

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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