Scope
Reference
CA15933
Description
Pendle Educational Trust are seeking proposals from suppliers of managed payroll services to support their requirements across five academies. The service is currently outsourced to a third party supplier. Suppliers are requested to note that this tender is for Payroll Services only with no requirement for HR Services.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Description of extensions - Include the circumstances in which they could be used, and provide a breakdown if multiple extensions are possible.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Technical ability conditions of participation
In the first instance, candidates should register with multiquote.com and express an interest in the contract. Contract details can be found under the 'Opportunities' section of the multiquote.com homepage. A Selection Questionnaire (SQ)must be completed and returned (via multiquote.com) as part of the request to participate process. Candidates will need to provide as part of the request to participate process evidence of business quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience. Any candidate found to be guilty of serious misrepresentation in proving false or inaccurate information may be declared ineligible and not selected to continue with the process.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 July 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 July 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To access this opportunity, log in to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity. If you are not registered with MultiQuote, please visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com, complete the registration form on the log in page and quote the title and reference of the notice in your registration.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Service Delivery |
Quality | 45.0% |
| Contract Price | Contract Price |
Cost | 35.0% |
| Implementation | Implementation |
Quality | 15.0% |
| Added Value | Added Value |
Quality | 5.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Pendle Education Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRJP-2224-TJHM
C/O Nelson & Colne College, Scotland Road
Lancashire
BB9 7YT
United Kingdom
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)