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II.1.1) Title
Payroll, HR & Corporate Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79631000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This framework is for this provision of Payroll, HR & Corporate Services which comprises 4 lots, as listed below:
Lot 1 - HR Service Solution
This Lot provides a wide scope of options ranging from HR Service Solutions designed for managing organisations work structure & positions, activities, joiners, movers, leavers, people strategy & planning, building workforce intelligence solutions, analysis & reporting solutions, advisory services by HR professionals, HR Administration, employee information services, recruitment & resourcing, ESR Self-Service Implementation & support (ESR training, ESR configuration, implementation of manager & employee self-service), Exit Interviews, Health, Wellbeing & Reward / Benefits Services.
Lot 2 - Payroll Management
This Lot provides a wide scope of options legally compliant to cover the full range of Payroll opportunities available on the market for the public sector for ESR users and any other versions that use implemented systems during the national and international level encompassing fully Managed, Blended, and Bureau Payroll Services.
Lot 3 – Finance & Accounting and Procure to Pay
This Lot provides a wide scope of options legally compliant to cover the full range of Finance & Accounting Managed Services (generation & dispatch of PO, VAT compliance, electronic workflow processes for invoices, Accounting to Reporting - General Ledger, Payments Management, E-Procurement / Purchasing), Order to Cash (Accounts Receivable, Debt Collection, Cash Management) and Optional Services such as Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed Assets and Lease Accountancy, and VAT Advisory Services, and service requirement for Procure To Pay.
Lot 4 – Aggregation of lots (1 - 3)
For Participating Authorities that have a requirement for more than one Lot, out of Lots 1, 2, and 3 and wishes to either direct award or run a competitive exercise for a sole award. Tenderers who can provide as a minimum, all or part of the services under more than one Lot can bid for Lot 4. It is essential that a Tenderer should be able to provide all of the services of a particular Lot and either all or part of any other services of another Lot(s), to be able to bid for this Lot 4. Further details on this can be found in the Specification document on this Lot.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 500 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: Lot 1- HR Service Solution
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75100000
79414000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides a wide scope of options ranging from HR Service Solution designed for managing organisations work structure & positions, activities, joiners, movers, leavers, people strategy & planning, building the workforce intelligence solutions, Analysis & reporting solutions, advisory services by HR professionals, HR Administration, Employee information services, Recruitment & Resourcing, ESR Self-Service Implementation & Support (ESR training, ESR configuration, implementation of manager & employee self-service), Exit Interviews, Health, Wellbeing & Reward / Benefits Services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at
https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.
Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.
These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.
Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.
This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.
You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.
Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.
Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.
If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at
help@bravosolution.co.uk.
HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at
https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 2 - Payroll Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79211110
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides a wide scope of options legally compliant to cover the full range of Payroll opportunities available on the market for the public sector for ESR users and any other versions that uses implemented systems during the national and international level encompassing fully Managed, Blended and Bureau Payroll Services.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at
https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.
Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.
These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.
Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.
This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.
You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.
Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.
Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.
If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at
help@bravosolution.co.uk.
HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at
https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 3 - Finance & Accounting and Procure to Pay
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48444000
72212450
79211000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides a wide scope of options legally compliant to cover the full range of Finance & Accounting Managed Services (generation & dispatch of PO, VAT compliance, electronic workflow processes for invoice, Accounting to Reporting - General Ledger, Payments Management, E-Procurement / Purchasing), Order to Cash (Accounts Receivable, Debt Collection, Cash Management) and Optional Services such as Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed Assets and Lease Accountancy, and VAT Advisory Services, and Procure To Pay service requirement
TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at
https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.
Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.
These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.
Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.
This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.
You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.
Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.
Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.
If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at
help@bravosolution.co.uk.
HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at
https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 4 - Aggregation of Lots (1 - 3)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79631000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
For Participating Authorities that have a requirement for more than one Lot, out of Lots 1, 2, and 3 and wishes to either direct award or run a competitive exercise for a sole award. Tenderers who can provide as a minimum, all or part of the services under more than one Lot can bid for Lot 4. It is essential that a Tenderer should be able to provide all of the services of a particular Lot and either all or part of any other services of another Lot(s), to be able to bid for this Lot 4. Further details on this can be found in the Specification document on this Lot.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at
https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk.
Log into the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link.
These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ITT to access the content.
Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page.
This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page.
You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box.
Follow the on screen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT.
Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page.
If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e-Tendering Help Desk at
help@bravosolution.co.uk.
HTE utilises the sid4gov supplier information database. Candidates should register on sid4gov at
https://sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/organisation/register
and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on sid4gov must ensure information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the sid4gov helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk.
Please note that sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on HTE's Bravo portal. Candidates must complete the Qualification & Technical Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above.
MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders.
The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting
authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
To view the list use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes.
This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organization.