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UK4

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

  • First published: 09 December 2025
  • Last modified: 09 December 2025
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05f19e
Published by:
Tai Tarian Ltd
Authority ID:
AA1087
Publication date:
09 December 2025
Deadline date:
21 January 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
Yes
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

As part of our programme of change, Tai Tarian is seeking to award a Contract to a Supplier for the Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll and Finance System, to improve our colleague experience.The scope of this Contract comprises of the implementation of an integrated HR, Payroll and Finance solution that provides a platform that streamlines 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.The successful Supplier must demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality user interface and user experience. The solution should be intuitive, accessible, and designed with the end user in mind.A detailed Specification of the requirements is provided in Appendix 1 (Functional and Non-functional Specification of Requirements) and Tenderers must complete Appendix 2 (Price Framework) to confirm the whole-life costs to deliver all the requirements of the Contract.The key deliverables of the Contract are:- A robust product development roadmap demonstrating futureproofing and scalability for at least a 5-10 year horizon.- A strong commitment to delivering a high-quality user interface and user experience. The solution should be intuitive, accessible, and designed with the end user in mind.- Improved operational efficiency providing a demonstrable return on investment.- 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.).- Implementation, Design, configuration, and deployment of HR, Payroll, and Finance modules, including employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, general ledger and purchase ledger features and financial transaction management.- Environment management.- Testing: Test strategy and planning, System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and bug fixing throughout (UAT).- Data migration through a Data Warehouse to target solution, API integrations and compliance with UK statutory requirements (e.g., HMRC, pensions, financial reporting).- Training and Documentation: user manuals and quick reference guides, technical documentation for support teams, training materials and delivery and knowledge transfer to internal teams. - Cutover planning and change management support, acceptance into service and post-implementation support including user documentation and helpdesk services.- Licences to use the proposed system.Further information is provided in the Invitation to Tender document.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

01021

Procurement description

As part of our programme of change, Tai Tarian is seeking to award a Contract to a Supplier for the Provision and Implementation of an Integrated HR, Payroll and Finance System, to improve our colleague experience.

The scope of this Contract comprises of the implementation of an integrated HR, Payroll and Finance solution that provides a platform that streamlines 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.

The successful Supplier must demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality user interface and user experience. The solution should be intuitive, accessible, and designed with the end user in mind.

A detailed Specification of the requirements is provided in Appendix 1 (Functional and Non-functional Specification of Requirements) and Tenderers must complete Appendix 2 (Price Framework) to confirm the whole-life costs to deliver all the requirements of the Contract.

The key deliverables of the Contract are:

- A robust product development roadmap demonstrating futureproofing and scalability for at least a 5-10 year horizon.

- A strong commitment to delivering a high-quality user interface and user experience. The solution should be intuitive, accessible, and designed with the end user in mind.

- Improved operational efficiency providing a demonstrable return on investment.

- 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.).

- Implementation, Design, configuration, and deployment of HR, Payroll, and Finance modules, including employee lifecycle management, payroll processing, general ledger and purchase ledger features and financial transaction management.

- Environment management.

- Testing: Test strategy and planning, System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and bug fixing throughout (UAT).

- Data migration through a Data Warehouse to target solution, API integrations and compliance with UK statutory requirements (e.g., HMRC, pensions, financial reporting).

- Training and Documentation: user manuals and quick reference guides, technical documentation for support teams, training materials and delivery and knowledge transfer to internal teams.

- Cutover planning and change management support, acceptance into service and post-implementation support including user documentation and helpdesk services.

- Licences to use the proposed system.

Further information is provided in the Invitation to Tender document.

Main category

Goods

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2500000 GBP to 2500000GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM to 29 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 29 April 2035

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)

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
  • 79211110 - Payroll management services
  • 79211000 - Accounting services
  • 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Lot value (estimated)

2500000 GBP Excluding VAT

2999999 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

30 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

29 April 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

29 April 2035, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The Contract shall operate for an initial period of five (5) years, with an option to extend for up to five (5) additional periods of twelve (12) months each.

Tai Tarian reserves the right to exercise extensions in batches of twelve (12) months, in one event (e.g., two consecutive 12-month periods as a two-year extension).

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As set out in the Invitation to Tender document

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As set out in the Invitation to Tender document

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality

Description

Quality

Weighting: 80.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Price

Description

Price

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Payment terms

As set out in the Invitation to Tender document

Description of risks to contract performance

As set out in the Invitation to Tender document

Submission

Tender submission deadline

21 January 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

12 January 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

16 March 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

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

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

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L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Invitation to Tender - Ref 01021

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L-3

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 1 - Functional and Non-functional Specification of Requirements

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L-4

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 2 – Price Framework

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L-5

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Award Form

ID

L-6

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Core Terms

ID

L-7

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Cover Sheet

ID

L-8

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 01

ID

L-9

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 02

ID

L-10

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 03

ID

L-11

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 04

ID

L-12

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 05

ID

L-13

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 06

ID

L-14

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 07

ID

L-15

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 08

ID

L-16

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 10

ID

L-17

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 11

ID

L-18

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 14

ID

L-19

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 16

ID

L-20

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 20

ID

L-21

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 21

ID

L-22

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 22

ID

L-23

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 25

ID

L-24

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 27

ID

L-25

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 28

ID

L-26

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule 30

ID

L-27

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

Appendix 5 - Form of Contract - Schedule Z

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conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
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Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
1018 Swansea

About the buyer

Main contact:
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Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

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