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title: "Lionheart Educational Trust - HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services"
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# Lionheart Educational Trust - HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services

Buyer: Lionheart Educational Trust  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0774cb

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## Summary

Lionheart Educational Trust is procuring a single supplier for integrated HR and payroll software together with managed payroll services. The requirement covers personnel and payroll administration, payroll management, time accounting and human resources software. The supplier will provide the service across the United Kingdom, supporting the Trust’s education organisation and its workforce. This is a services opportunity for providers that can combine HR and payroll technology with ongoing managed payroll delivery, rather than a standalone software licence or isolated payroll processing contract. The requirement is intended to bring these related functions under one supplier, so businesses should be able to demonstrate a joined-up service covering both the software platform and operational payroll support.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Enquiries had to be submitted by 9 October 2026 at 12:00, and tender responses were due by 26 October 2026 at 10:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2030, with extensions permitted for two further 12-month periods, potentially to 31 March 2032. Its estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT, or £720,000 including VAT. The contract is above the applicable threshold. Evaluation is weighted 70% to quality and 30% to price. Electronic submission is allowed, in English, and the intended award decision date is 1 March 2027.

This opportunity suits HR and payroll technology providers with the operational capacity to deliver managed payroll services across the United Kingdom, supported by a reliable software platform. It is particularly relevant to suppliers able to demonstrate experience in personnel and payroll services, payroll management, time accounting and HR systems, and to combine implementation or platform support with continuing service delivery. The selection process requires a completed Selection Questionnaire and evidence of business quality standards, relevant accreditations and relevant experience. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Applicants must provide accurate information: serious misrepresentation or false evidence may result in exclusion from the process.

## Notice

Lionheart Educational Trust is looking for a single supplier for their HR & Payroll Software and Managed Payroll Services requirements.

### 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/088381-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | Lionheart Educational Trust |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Postcode area | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2026 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088381-2026
  17th September 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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