Scope
Reference
UOE/2025/017/JU
Description
This opportunity is for the provision of UK and International Tax Advisory Services and International Payroll Delivery. The University of Exeter has a requirement to establish an agreement with a suitable provider(s) for the specific services of Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory work and International Payroll Solutions services to enable the University to compliantly employ and pay our globally mobile employees outside of the UK. In some circumstances this may be individuals who are international consultants, contractors and casual workers based outside the UK. There is also a current population of cross border workers that work and live overseas but spend both regular and sporadic periods working in the UK for the University. This opportunity is divided into two lots: Lot 1 - UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services Lot 2 - International Payroll Delivery Bids can be submitted for one or both lots.
Total value (estimated)
- £426,000 excluding VAT
- £511,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 17 June 2027
- Possible extension to 17 June 2029
- 4 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
The option to extend for up to two years in up to twelve month increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKK43 - Devon CC
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services
Description
Provision of International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services to the University of Exeter.
Lot value (estimated)
- £173,000 excluding VAT
- £207,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery
Description
Provision of International Payroll Delivery to the University of Exeter.
Lot value (estimated)
- £253,000 excluding VAT
- £303,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
2 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 June 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 90% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jodie Underhay
Telephone: +44 1392723072
Email: j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)