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title: "Provision of HR and Payroll Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0610d2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP"
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# Provision of HR and Payroll Software

Buyer: THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610d2

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## Summary

The Harbour Schools Partnership has concluded a procurement process for the provision of HR and Payroll Software. This contract is categorised under educational software and personnel services. Located in Exeter, the Trust solicited suppliers through an open procedure, resulting in Zellis UK Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement process, now in the award stage, involved key dates, including the contract signing on 23rd April 2026, and spans until 22nd April 2030, with possibilities for extensions. The total contract value is approximately £750,000 GBP, excluding the gross total of £900,000 GBP. The process adhered to legal frameworks outlined in the Procurement Act 2023.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in HR and payroll software to expand their business horizons. The contract demands an integrated solution with strong reporting capabilities and support structures. Firms that provide comprehensive software solutions with adaptability, scalability, and educational sector expertise would find this a promising opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with a trust aiming to streamline its HR functions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical and economic criteria outlined have a real opportunity to compete effectively in this market, given the procurement's support for SME participation.

## Notice

This tender opportunity was issued by The Harbour Schools Partnership and Suppliers were invited to tender for the provision of a HR and Payroll Sofware. Full details of all contract requirements were given in Document 2. Specification of Requirement. The Trust was seeking an integrated HR and Payroll software solution that will manage all aspects of payroll, provide a centralised, efficient and compliant HR system, pension (TPS/LGPS) returns, reporting and meet all end of year (EOY) requirements. The Supplier will provide a flexible service, with a full breadth of support, staffed with suitably experienced personnel and have adequate resource in place to fulfil service requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include: -additional optional HR and/or Payroll Modules and Additional Services. -ability to include additional schools to the payroll and HR system should additional schools join the Trust.

Renewal: Option of 1 two year extension and a further 2 one years extensions (4+2+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040330-2026 |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2033-09-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040330-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 17:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028207-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 12:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007560-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040330-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028207-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007560-2026
  28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.phplaw.co.uk
- http://www.zellis.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102107&TID100107329&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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