---
title: "Payroll & Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Payroll & Associated Services

Buyer: BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d9d8

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Believe Housing Limited aims to acquire Payroll & Associated Services, specifically to cater to their organisational needs. Based in Seaham, Believe Housing functions as a sub-central government authority. The process was initiated under the tender stage with a limited procurement method, reflecting a below threshold approach, thereby facilitating limited competition. The contract period is set from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the potential for a one-time renewal extending up to 12 months. The successful bidder is Firefly Payroll, with their award confirmed on 24 October 2025, and the expected value excluding VAT being £123,910.91. This contract predominantly falls within the services category, focussing on payroll management and personnel services. 

This procurement offers significant opportunities for companies within the payroll service industry, particularly those with a specialisation in personnel management services. Given the limited competition nature of this bid, medium to large-scale enterprises equipped with the requisite expertise could find it particularly advantageous. Firefly Payroll is highlighted as the supplier, showcasing the openings for similar firms to position themselves within this sector. It highlights potential growth for businesses striving to establish or expand their presence in providing comprehensive payroll services to public authorities like Believe Housing. Those adept in payroll solutions and personnel services, with proven track records in effective administration, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders to propel their business growth.

## Notice

To provide Payroll & Associated Services to believe housing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027727-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,910 |
| Contracts value | £123,910 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELIEVE HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | SEAHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR7 7TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Dawdon |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREFLY PAYROLL |

## 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

- 26 Mar 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027727-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 12:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070819-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027727-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070819-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/believehousing/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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