---
title: "Pension and Payroll Administration Software Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# Pension and Payroll Administration Software Contract

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e7

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Pension and Payroll Administration Software, initiated under the procurement process as a direct award. This contract is catered to pension fund administration services and falls within the services category. The procurement process has been conducted and reached the 'award' stage as of 18th June 2026, with the contracting period set from 4th July 2026 to 3rd July 2031. The contract holds a gross value of £3,584,825 and is designated for the region UKJ11 in the United Kingdom. The contracting authority is classified under sub-central government, leveraging a direct award method justified under the Procurement Act 2023, primarily for technical reasons as cited by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead.

This tender presents significant opportunities for technology and software companies, particularly those specialising in pensions and payroll administration systems. Firms that can provide specialised software solutions compatible with existing systems, and that demonstrate reliability and innovation, are well-placed to benefit from such government projects. The engagement with Heywood Limited, an SME, emphasises the opportunity for small-to-medium enterprises to engage with public sector clients and expand their portfolio through secured contracts with government bodies. Businesses aiming for growth in the public sector should consider such opportunities where direct awards are prevalent, ensuring they meet technical compatibility requirements.

## Notice

Provision of pensions administration software for use by RBWM

### Procurement Information

Type of Procedure: Direct Award (without competition) Justification: This direct award is applied under Schedule 5 (7b) of the Procurement Act 2023. "The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,987,354 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR & MAIDENHEAD |
| Locality | MAIDENHEAD |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 1RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66523100 - Pension fund administration services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058834-2026
- 12 Jun 2026 at 11:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055634-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058834-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055634-2026
  12th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.heywood.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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