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title: "Westcountry Schools Trust Provision of HR System and Payroll Service"
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# Westcountry Schools Trust Provision of HR System and Payroll Service

Buyer: WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7db

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## Summary

The Westcountry Schools Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Human Resources System and Fully Managed Payroll Service, through an open procedure. The procurement, housed under the category of services, was managed by PHP Law LLP as the procurement consultant and was situated at Ivybridge Community College in Ivybridge, United Kingdom. The procurement process included an active contract awarded to Access UK Limited, starting on 17 March 2026 and set to end on 16 March 2029, with the option for further extensions up until 2033. The majority of procurement activities were regulated under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement primarily targeted the integration and enhancement of HR and payroll operations within the trust, indicative by the specific CPV classifications of personnel and payroll services, human resources software, and payroll management services.

This completed tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR systems and payroll services. With the trust allowing for additional HR modules and services, companies offering scalable and flexible solutions could benefit considerably. Businesses that can provide seamless service transitions, demonstrate extensive experience in the education sector, meet stringent compliance requirements, and offer innovative technology enhancements will be well-suited to participate in such future tenders. Such contracts, especially those serving a public authority, can augment a company’s portfolio, enhance credibility, and potentially lead to further opportunities to supply value-added services to the trust or similar organisations.

## Notice

This tender opportunity was issued by Westcountry Schools Trust and Contractors were invited to tender for the provision of a HR System and Fully Managed Payroll Service.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include: -additional optional HR Modules and Commissionable Services. -ability to include additional schools to the payroll and HR system should additional schools join the Trust. -ability to include a trading subsidiary to the payroll and HR system should the Trust add this to their organisational structure.

Renewal: the option of one further 2 year extension with a further option of two further one year extensions (3+2+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039687-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2032-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | £615,600 |
| Contracts value | £615,600 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTCOUNTRY SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039687-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020109-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 18:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076666-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039687-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020109-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076666-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- http://www.theaccessgroup.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100063&TID105322&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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