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title: "Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Payroll and Pensions System & Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05995e"
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buyer: "EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2025-09-12"
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# Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust - HR, Payroll and Pensions System & Services

Buyer: EMMAUS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05995e

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## Summary

The Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, located in Sale, and Romero Catholic Academy Trust, based in Manchester, are inviting suppliers to tender for a contract to deliver HR, Payroll, and Pensions Systems and Services. This opportunity is open for competition under the Open Contracting Data Standard, with a procurement method categorised as below threshold and an open competition approach. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 7th October 2025. The industry category is within industry-specific software packages, and the contract is valued at £120,000. Suppliers can access and submit their proposals electronically through the dedicated online portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in HR, Payroll, and Pensions Systems and Services, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with experience in public undertakings. With options for both partially managed and fully outsourced services, businesses with comprehensive payroll management solutions will be well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the contract allows for two extensions of 12 months each, potentially offering a long-term partnership and sustainable business growth for successful suppliers.

## Notice

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust and Romero Catholic Academy Trust require one or more supplier to fulfil their HR, Payroll and Pension Services requirement as follows: Emmaus CAT: HR & Payroll System with the options of either a partially managed payroll service covering specific elements of managed service support on HMRC and Pensions OR a second option of a fully outsourced payroll managed service. Romero CAT: HR System and fully outsourced payroll managed service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Emmaus CAT Only

HR & Payroll System with the options of a Payroll System with specific elements of Managed Service support on HMRC and Pensions OR a fully outsourced Managed Payroll Service.

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 2: Romero CAT Only

HR System and Fully outsourced managed payroll service

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Lot 3: Both Emmaus CAT & Romero CAT

Both Emmaus CAT and Romero CAT. Please see the Invitation to Tender and specification documents for further information on the Trusts' requirements.

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/056164-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 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 | £99,999 |
| 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

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056164-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056164-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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