Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) - Integrated HR and payroll system

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT)contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-068c0eProcurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£1.4m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

27 Apr 2026

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

Map the supplier landscape and document your shortlist before opening the tender. The market simulation produces a defensible audit record you can attach to your procurement file.

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Description

The objective of this PME is not to seek formal tenders, but to gather information, insights and feedback from the market, that will help to: • Refine our understanding of integrated HR and payroll solutions which maximise benefit in the context of the Multi-Academy-Trust sector; • Identify potential suppliers and their capabilities; • Inform the potential development of a detailed procurement specification; • Maximise public benefit by procuring a solution that delivers social, economic, and environmental value.

Scope

Reference
OAT-PME-HRPAY-2026
Total value
£1,423,000 excluding VAT
£1,707,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2027 to 31 Oct 2030
Possible extension to 31 Oct 2037
Main category
services
CPV classifications
48450000
79631000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)