Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8a-d384-7239-b07d-b7e402da8d09/hr-and-payroll-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # HR and Payroll Services [Open College of the Arts](https://tendernation.io/buyers/open-college-of-the-arts) Estimated value £145,614 Published 17 Nov 2022 Deadline Closed 7 Oct 2022 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The College employs approximately 135 staff covering 170 roles on a single HR and payroll service managed through the parent organisation (University for the Creative Arts, UCA). The College is currently divesting from the University and will be acquired by the Open University from 2023. The payroll bureau service through UCA must end prior to 31 July 2023. The College shall engage with one key supplier who would manage the provision of all areas of the solution. The system should be a fully integrated and managed HR and Payroll system with an established, reliable interface and services that cater for small Higher Education providers. A selection of suppliers were selected and invited to quote for the service based on the requirements of the College. To seek Value for Money (VfM) the College has checked to ensure that the financial regulations were used as a reference for procurement in addition to advice and guidance provided by the UCA Head of Procurement. Quotations for services have been obtained from a selection of companies. ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/22a794f9-9423-48b0-af55-214009795062) 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. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileOpen College of the Arts: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/open-college-of-the-arts)[SectorMore Education & training tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/education-training) ## More tenders like this [Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services North Lanarkshire Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3bc7-7387-9e89-279cfe9e6528/flexible-framework-for-the-provision-of-education-services)[Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House Gloucestershire County Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7ac4-7196-ae39-99f1797dce23/gloucestershire-county-council-supported-accommodation-at-trevone-house)[Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027) Cambridgeshire County Council 44 days left 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-99ab-71dc-b376-bd88d7636f0a/request-for-quote-musical-groups-workshop-providers-east-and-south-cambridg)[Training services – Svetsutbildning Kungliga Tekniska högskolan 29 days left 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-11cf-7063-8e4b-8e00c7f36244/sweden-training-services-svetsutbildning)[Various school services – Contrato privado de servicios para el desarrollo de proyectos de conciliación, ocio educativo, participación ciudadana y educación en valores, dividido en tres lotes. Consejo de Administración de Animajoven SAU 5 days left 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-10d4-712f-a9b4-3ee1e9d7315a/spain-various-school-services-contrato-privado-de-servicios-para-el-desarrol)[Education and training services – Közúti közlekedési ágazat képzései 27314\_5. Büntetés-végrehajtás Országos Parancsnoksága 12 days left 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-415e-7096-9386-746cef6b3e10/hungary-education-and-training-services-kozuti-kozlekedesi-agazat-kepzesei-2)