Aspire Academy Trust - Provision of HR and Payroll System
The contract covers the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system for Aspire Academy Trust, an education-sector trust comprising multiple academies under unified governance and workforce arrangements. The supplier must provide a single authoritative dataset supporting Trust-wide HR administration, compliant payroll processing and workforce management, with the capability to deliver a fully managed payroll service. The solution must support compliance with applicable legislation, HMRC requirements, Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme regulations, statutory employment obligations and sector best practice, while providing transparent reporting and effective internal controls. The estimated contract value is £450,000, although the contract duration is not stated in the available information. Services will be delivered across the Trust’s operations in the UKK3 region of the United Kingdom. The critical qualification is the ability to provide payroll and workforce administration that complies with HMRC, TPS, LGPS and wider statutory requirements.
Buyer: Aspire Academy Trust. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £450k
- Bids close: 27 Nov 2026
- Location: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Jun 2027 to 31 May 2030
- Category: Payroll management services (79211110)
From the official notice
This tender opportunity has been issued by Aspire Academy Trust (the Trust), and Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system, with the capability to support a fully managed payroll service. Full details of all contract requirements are set out in Document 2: Specification of Requirements. The Trust comprises multiple academies operating under a unified governance structure and workforce framework. To support effective workforce management, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight, the Trust requires a fully integrated HR and Payroll platform operating from a single, authoritative dataset. The solution must enable compliant payroll and workforce administration in accordance with relevant legislation, HMRC requirements, Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) regulations, statutory employment obligations, and sector best practice. It must also provide the transparency, reporting capability, and internal controls necessary to support efficient Trust-wide operations.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 27 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £450k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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