Open tender · United Kingdom · Goods

Provision of a Human Resources Information System and Payroll Service

The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Provision of a Human Resources Information System and Payroll Service”. Bids close on 19 October 2026, 09:00 BST; the estimated value is £1.6 million. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

A human resources and payroll software system for a 36-academy trust, for HR software and payroll providers

The David Ross Education Trust is buying a human resources information system and payroll solution for about 2,200 employees across 36 academies and central functions. It covers core HR records, payroll calculation and statutory reporting, self-service, recruitment, absence management, reporting, integration, data migration, training and ongoing support. The contract runs for a maximum of ten years, with break options at the end of years five and eight.

Key facts

Estimated value
£1.6 million
Contract period
Maximum of ten years, with break options at the end of years five and eight
How bids are judged
60% quality and 40% price
Published
16 Sep 2026

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