Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4d-f79c-7247-bf36-2256fc56eb9a/soft-market-testing-payroll-and-hr-services-for-direct-payments pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Soft Market Testing - Payroll and HR services for Direct Payments [London Borough of Hackney](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-hackney) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Sept 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Soft Market Testing ### Payroll, HR and Insurance services for Direct Payments \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ London Borough of Hackney is currently reviewing and transforming its direct payment service offer. The existing payroll service for managed accounts has been in place for some time and we are now in a position to review and update the offer. Alongside this, Hackney's direct payment team has dealt with HR issues for people with direct payments in house and we would like to understand what type of indemnified HR services might be available on the market. We are also wanting to take the opportunity to look at insurance offers for people using Direct Payments. For all services we would be seeking companies which: Have previous experience of working with Adult Social Care direct payment clients ### Offer excellent customer service Specifically for Payroll services: Provide a first class payroll service making PA employment as simple and practical as possible, including: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) ### PAYE deductions ### P11Ds, P60s and P45s ### Calculating holiday pay Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) Shared Parental Leave (ShPL) ### Student loan deductions ### Other statutory payments Assist clients to manage their funds offering a Managed Account service; Complete individual finance returns for submitting to the local authority; Assist with any pay and related queries and questions ### Specifically for HR Services ### Access to qualified HR specialists Assist with contracts of employment; calculating affordable wage rates; identify equipment that may help you achieve your personal outcomes and keep up-to-date with all employment related legislation and regulation; Offer easily accessible support when clients need it - whether it's adjusting contracts of employment; dealing with work related issues or providing support and assistance to clients employees Assist you with pension duties for your staff. Access to legal insurance Volume of work: London Borough of Hackney (LBH) currently has approx 180 people using our current payroll system. It is the strategic direction for the council to increase DPs and therefore we would anticipate at least a 10% increase year on year. LBH does not currently contract out an HR service but if we did we would need the service to be able to offer a service for approximately 200 clients. Again this would increase we would anticipate at least a 10% increase year on year. ### Insurance Services Specifically for insurance: Employers' Liability and Public Liability Redundancy cover, personal accident cover theft cover. ### Registering an interest If you are interested in participating in the soft market testing exercise please click the link to complete the following: Sot market testing Questionnaire Closing date: 3rd October 2020 Disclaimer: This is not a full procurement exercise and London Borough of Hackney does not in any way commit itself to conducting one now or in the fut Read full description ## CPV classification Administration, defence and social security services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/11887186-e37d-4dfc-9798-d7088b2c142c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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