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title: "Fully Managed Payroll and Pension Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807688"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERTAY UNIVERSITY"
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# Fully Managed Payroll and Pension Service

Buyer: ABERTAY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807688

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## Summary

Abertay University in Dundee is inviting tenders for a "Fully Managed Payroll and Pension Service" under an open procedure, which falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting payroll management (CPV code 79211110). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required to be made electronically via the Public Tenders Scotland platform by 12:00 noon on 29th September 2025. The service aims to deliver a comprehensive, reliable, and legally compliant payroll and pension administration, integrated with the university's current HR and finance systems. The contract's value is estimated at £265,000, with a potential contract duration extending to May 2030, if renewed. The contract is part of a broader strategy to contribute positively to the Dundee region's economic and social wellbeing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for experienced payroll service providers, particularly those proficient in handling large-scale operations and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. Businesses offering robust payroll solutions with seamless system integration capabilities would be highly competitive candidates. Furthermore, companies with a track record of delivering community benefits, including local employment and training initiatives, as well as engaging with educational institutions, will find this tender aligns well with Abertay University's commitment to enhancing the local economy and community welfare. Thus, suppliers with strong local engagement strategies are encouraged to propose innovative solutions for community benefits as part of their service delivery.

## Notice

Abertay University is seeking to engage a capable and experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive, fully managed payroll service that meets our operational, compliance, and reporting needs. The service must ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees, supported by robust pension administration, statutory reporting, secure integration with our existing HR and finance systems (currently iTrent and Aptos), and proactive account management. It must be reliable, secure, and fully compliant with relevant UK legislation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay University is seeking to engage a capable and experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive, fully managed payroll service that meets our operational, compliance, and reporting needs. The service must ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees, supported by robust pension administration, statutory reporting, secure integration with our existing HR and finance systems (currently iTrent and Aptos), and proactive account management. It must be reliable, secure, and fully compliant with relevant UK legislation

Renewal: Abertay has the option to extend the contract up to a further period(s) of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545820 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | May 2028, or if extended May 2030. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERTAY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545820
- 28 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537928
- 19 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537289

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537289&idx=1
  19th August 2025 - Capability Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG537289&idx=2
  19th August 2025 - Capability Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537289
  Fully Managed Payroll and Pension Service - Abertay University is seeking to engage a capable and experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive, fully managed payroll service that meets our operational, compliance, and reporting needs. The service must ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees, supported by robust pension administration, statutory reporting, secure integration with our existing HR and finance systems (currently iTrent and Aptos), and proactive account management. It must be reliable, secure, and fully compliant with relevant UK legislation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537928
  Fully Managed Payroll and Pension Service - Abertay University is seeking to engage a capable and experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive, fully managed payroll service that meets our operational, compliance, and reporting needs. The service must ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees, supported by robust pension administration, statutory reporting, secure integration with our existing HR and finance systems (currently iTrent and Aptos), and proactive account management. It must be reliable, secure, and fully compliant with relevant UK legislation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545820
  Fully Managed Payroll and Pension Service - Abertay University is seeking to engage a capable and experienced provider to deliver a comprehensive, fully managed payroll service that meets our operational, compliance, and reporting needs. The service must ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for all employees, supported by robust pension administration, statutory reporting, secure integration with our existing HR and finance systems (currently iTrent and Aptos), and proactive account management. It must be reliable, secure, and fully compliant with relevant UK legislation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abertay.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807688
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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