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UK4

Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll and Finance System

  • First published: 19 August 2025
  • Last modified: 19 August 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-058acc
Published by:
Tai Tarian Ltd
Authority ID:
AA1087
Publication date:
19 August 2025
Deadline date:
16 September 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Our Executive Team have set a stretching and far-reaching five-year vision for transformational change that will touch all aspects of our business, our working methods and environment, service delivery, data collection and management, processes, systems and partnership arrangements.As part of our programme of change, Tai Tarian is seeking to award a Contract to a Supplier to provide the following services to improve our colleague experience:Implementation of an integrated HR, Payroll and Finance solution that provides a unified platform, streamlining people management, payroll processing and financial operations into a single seamless system providing a cohesive user experience. The solution must be cloud-based, scalable, secure, and compliant with UK regulations, including GDPR requirements. It must support automation, enable efficient data management, and provide robust reporting and analytics capabilities.A detailed Specification and Price Framework will be provided in Stage 2 Invitation to Tender; however, the key deliverables are expected to include:- Improved operational efficiency.- Enhanced employee experience.- Real-time financial visibility.- Mobile and self-service portals/apps.- Real-time dashboards and analytics (e.g. financial performance reports, workforce and payroll dashboards, KPI tracking etc.).- Design, configuration, and deployment of HR, Payroll, and Finance modules, including employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, and financial transactions.- Data migration, API integrations and compliance with UK statutory requirements (e.g., HMRC, pensions, financial reporting).- Training, change management, and post-implementation support including user documentation and helpdesk services.Interested Participants should use this Brief of Requirements to decide whether they wish to participate in Stage 1 of this procurement and submit a PSQ.It is anticipated that the Contract shall operate for a period of 5 years, with an option to extend for a further 5 x 12-month periods. However, Tai Tarian reserves the right to extend the Contract in batches of 12-month periods, in one event, i.e. 2 x 12-month periods being a 2-year extension.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

01012

Procurement description

Our Executive Team have set a stretching and far-reaching five-year vision for transformational change that will touch all aspects of our business, our working methods and environment, service delivery, data collection and management, processes, systems and partnership arrangements.

As part of our programme of change, Tai Tarian is seeking to award a Contract to a Supplier to provide the following services to improve our colleague experience:

Implementation of an integrated HR, Payroll and Finance solution that provides a unified platform, streamlining people management, payroll processing and financial operations into a single seamless system providing a cohesive user experience. The solution must be cloud-based, scalable, secure, and compliant with UK regulations, including GDPR requirements. It must support automation, enable efficient data management, and provide robust reporting and analytics capabilities.

A detailed Specification and Price Framework will be provided in Stage 2 Invitation to Tender; however, the key deliverables are expected to include:

- Improved operational efficiency.

- Enhanced employee experience.

- Real-time financial visibility.

- Mobile and self-service portals/apps.

- Real-time dashboards and analytics (e.g. financial performance reports, workforce and payroll dashboards, KPI tracking etc.).

- Design, configuration, and deployment of HR, Payroll, and Finance modules, including employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, and financial transactions.

- Data migration, API integrations and compliance with UK statutory requirements (e.g., HMRC, pensions, financial reporting).

- Training, change management, and post-implementation support including user documentation and helpdesk services.

Interested Participants should use this Brief of Requirements to decide whether they wish to participate in Stage 1 of this procurement and submit a PSQ.

It is anticipated that the Contract shall operate for a period of 5 years, with an option to extend for a further 5 x 12-month periods. However, Tai Tarian reserves the right to extend the Contract in batches of 12-month periods, in one event, i.e. 2 x 12-month periods being a 2-year extension.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
  • UKL18 - Swansea

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2500000 GBP to 2500000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

30 January 2026, 00:00AM to 30 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 January 2036

Contracting authority

Tai Tarian Ltd

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Ty Gwyn

Town/City: Neath

Postcode: SA11 2FP

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.taitarian.co.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRRR-2818-QQVJ

Email: procurement@taitarian.co.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 48410000 - Investment management and tax preparation software package
  • 48420000 - Facilities management software package and software package suite
  • 48430000 - Inventory management software package
  • 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
  • 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
  • 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
  • 48470000 - Auction software package
  • 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
  • 48490000 - Procurement software package
  • 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
  • UKL18 - Swansea

Lot value (estimated)

2500000 GBP Excluding VAT

3000000 GBP Including VAT

Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot

true

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 January 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 January 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 January 2036, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

It is anticipated that the Contract shall operate for a period of 5 years, with an option to extend for a further 5 x 12-month periods. However, Tai Tarian reserves the right to extend the Contract in batches of 12-month periods, in one event, i.e. 2 x 12-month periods being a 2-year extension.

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Please refer to the the Invitation to Participate document.

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

Please refer to the the Invitation to Participate document.

Conditions of participation

To proceed to the Tender Award Stage, Participants must:

- obtain an overall score equal to, or higher than, the minimum participating conditions threshold, which is set as 50%.

- Pass all of the mandatory ‘pass/fail’ requirements.

- Be ranked in the top 5 highest scoring Participants on the basis of the Conditions of Participation and scored weighted questions set out in Table 1 of the Invitation to Participate document.

Obtain a minimum score of equal to, or higher than, 3 for Part 3E – System Capability question 37 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

Please refer to the Invitation to Participate document Table 1 for further detail on questions and section weightings.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Quality

Weighting: 70.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Price

Weighting: 30.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Payment terms

Please refer to the Invitation to Participate document.

Description of risks to contract performance

This will provided in Invitation to Tender stage where applicable.

Submission

Expression of interest deadline

16 September 2025, 09:00AM

Enquiry deadline

05 September 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

10 December 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

1

Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

5

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Expression of interest deadline

16 September 2025, 09:00AM

Enquiry deadline

05 September 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

10 December 2025, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

1

Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

5

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
48460000 Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48470000 Auction software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48400000 Business transaction and personal business software package Software package and information systems
48420000 Facilities management software package and software package suite Business transaction and personal business software package
48440000 Financial analysis and accounting software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48430000 Inventory management software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48410000 Investment management and tax preparation software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48490000 Procurement software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48480000 Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package Business transaction and personal business software package
48450000 Time accounting or human resources software package Business transaction and personal business software package

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

About the buyer

Main contact:
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Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
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Other contact:
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