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.
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 LOT-0002. Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery
Description
Provision of International Payroll Delivery to the University of Exeter.
Contract 1. UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £173,000 excluding VAT
- £207,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 August 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further two years beyond the initial term in up to 12 month increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. International Payroll Delivery
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery
Supplier
Contract value
- £253,000 excluding VAT
- £303,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
8 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
8 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 21 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 July 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2027
- Possible extension to 1 August 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further two years beyond the initial term in up to 12 month increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: International Payroll Delivery
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CD&R Galaxy UK Opco Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTY-4378-RTWY
C/O Alter Domus, 30 Saint Mary Axe
London
EC3A 8BF
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7753812436
Email: katy.m.atkinson@vialto.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UK and International Social Security, Tax and Payroll Advisory Services
Contract 2. International Payroll Delivery
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)