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Paradigm Trust - provision of HR & MIS system & Payroll Services

Paradigm Trust · Local or regional public body

In brief

Paradigm Trust is looking for suppliers for IT and software and accountancy work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £830,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2027.

It is split into 3 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 24 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 30% · Technical and Professional Ability 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

What the notice says

Paradigm Trust (the "Authority") is issuing this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with the competitive procurement of an HR MIS system and payroll services

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £830,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 3 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 24 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
HR/MIS System 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030 What this lot covers Provision of HR/MIS System	IT services and software	£250,000
Payroll Services 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030 What this lot covers Provision of Payroll Services	Accountancy and audit	£150,000
Combined HR/MIS and Payroll 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030 What this lot covers Combined HR/MIS System and Payroll Services	IT services and software, Accountancy and audit	£430,000

Timeline

8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084947-2026

About the buyer

Paradigm TrustLast 12 months

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From notice 084947-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.