---
title: "The Mercian Trust Outsourced Payroll Service and HR and Payroll System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c830"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE MERCIAN TRUST"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# The Mercian Trust Outsourced Payroll Service and HR and Payroll System

Buyer: THE MERCIAN TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c830

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## Summary

The Mercian Trust is currently in the Tender stage of procuring an outsourced payroll service and HR and payroll system. This process, which leverages an open procedure method, is part of a public undertaking classified under the personnel and payroll services industry category. Located in Walsall, United Kingdom, the buying organisation has set crucial deadlines with the enquiry period ending on 24th July 2026 and the tender period concluding on 26th August 2026. The contract specifications include a fully integrated solution with a budget of up to £480,000, and the award period is anticipated to end on 1st April 2027.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive HRIS and payroll services to a public sector client. Ideally positioned for organisations experienced in cloud-based solutions and those with strong credentials in personnel and payroll services, this contract promotes participation from SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises). The contract period is from April 2027 to March 2030, with potential extensions, allowing for sustained business growth. Companies able to meet the technical and economic selection criteria and complete the necessary registration on the MultiQuote platform should find this an appealing opportunity.

## Notice

The Trust is procuring a fully integrated solution comprising both a cloud-based HR and Payroll software system (HRIS) and a fully outsourced payroll service, delivered by a single supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065008-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 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 | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| 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 | THE MERCIAN TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 2PG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Paddock |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 09:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065008-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065008-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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