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title: "Diocese of St Albans Provision of Integrated HR and Payroll System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cde1"
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# Diocese of St Albans Provision of Integrated HR and Payroll System

Buyer: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cde1

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## Summary

The Diocese of St Albans is seeking service providers for the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system with full managed payroll capabilities. With a procurement process initiated on 17 July 2026, this tender falls under the category of services and targets the personnel and payroll services industry. Procuring in the South East region of the United Kingdom (UKH2), the process is currently in the tender stage with submissions due by 4 September 2026. The contract, with an estimated value of £650,000, is expected to commence on 1 April 2027, and last until 31 March 2030. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all suitably qualified vendors to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll solutions, particularly those capable of integrating with government and education sector regulations. With specific requirements for compliance with HMRC, Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and Local Government Pension Scheme regulations, companies with proven expertise in these areas will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The tender encourages participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which can leverage the opportunity to expand their service offering to potentially include additional schools or software modules, given the allowance for contract growth and renewal options. The procurement prioritises quality and price equally, with a focus on innovation and continuous service improvement, offering a platform for vendors to demonstrate both their technical prowess and commitment to customer success.

## Notice

This tender opportunity has been issued by Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust (the Trust), and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system, with the capability to support a fully managed payroll service. The solution must enable compliant payroll and workforce administration in accordance with relevant legislation, HMRC requirements, Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations, statutory employment obligations, and sector best practice. It must also provide the transparency, reporting capability, and internal controls necessary to support efficient Trust-wide operations.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: To include additional schools or additional related services or software modules The contract value is a breakdown of PS350k, plus PS300k to enable school growth in the Trust

Renewal: 3 further 1 yesr extensions (3+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067820-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| 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 | DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS |
| Additional buyers | PHP LAW LLP |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Caddington |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 12:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067820-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067820-2026
  17th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=107431&TID100112516&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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