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title: "Managed Payroll Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c55e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD"
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# Managed Payroll Services

Buyer: OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c55e

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## Summary

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR), a central government public authority located in London, UK, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Managed Payroll Services" within the service industry category. This procurement involves securing a supplier to manage payroll services for approximately 404 payees, including permanent employees and non-executive directors, with the potential for workforce growth. The tender process is open until 4th August 2026, with an emphasis on electronic submissions through the ORR eTendering Portal. The procurement method is an open competition with a focus on delivering a fully operational payroll solution by 1st April 2027, to be integrated with the ORR's Oracle Cloud HCM platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll management and personnel services. Companies with experience in delivering similar services, particularly those with expertise in civil service pension schemes, are well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at a potential maximum of 60 months, requires a comprehensive understanding of payroll processing, statutory compliance, and efficient data management. The opportunity allows for business growth by engaging in a government contract with a substantial scope, with evaluation based on both quality and price criteria. SMEs are encouraged to apply, enhancing their service delivery and experience with central government contracts.

## Notice

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a fully managed payroll service for approximately 404 payees. The service will include end-to-end payroll processing, pension administration, statutory deductions and reporting, BACS payment services, employee query support, payroll reporting and management information, and support for Civil Service Pension and Railway Pension Scheme arrangements. The scope also includes implementation and mobilisation activities, including data migration, testing, dual running, transition from the incumbent provider, and integration with ORR's Oracle Cloud HCM platform. The supplier will be responsible for ensuring a compliant, accurate, secure and efficient payroll service and delivering a fully operational solution by 1 April 2027. Estimated volume: Approximately 404 payees, comprising permanent employees, fixed-term appointees, Fees for Service workers, and Non-Executive Directors, with potential workforce growth of 10-15% during the contract term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial contract term will be 36 months commencing on 1 April 2027. ORR may, at its sole discretion, extend the contract by up to two additional periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory supplier performance, continued business need, budget availability and agreement of any applicable contract variations. The maximum potential contract term is therefore 60 months (3 years plus 2 x 12-month extensions)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063717-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | £114,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 13:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063717-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063717-2026
  7th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18872
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18873

## Notice URLs

- https://orr.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/84257104019F3CC0D2B6
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.orr.gov.uk/about/procuring-goods-and-services/e-tendering

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