AwardedAwarded 28 August 2026

Provision of supply, install and maintenance of HR and payroll system

Archway Learning Trust · Local or regional public body

In brief

Archway Learning Trust awarded IT and software and accountancy work to SAMpeople on 28 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £480,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 13 January 2027.

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

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

What the notice says

Provision of a single, integrated HR and Payroll system which will include Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of the System, starting on 13th of January 2027 for 36 months with option to extend 1 + 1 year. The system must be designed and demonstrate proven functionality to operate effectively within the education sector, specifically within a multi-academy trust environment, recognising the complexity of school-based staffing structures, roles and contractual arrangements.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
SAMpeople (SME)
7 bids received
£160,000
Awarded 28 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 058109-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082098-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

4

Awards

4

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From notice 058109-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 June 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.