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.
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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
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| SAMpeople (SME) 7 bids received | £160,000 | Awarded 28 August 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 058109-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082098-2026
About the buyer
Archway Learning TrustLast 12 months
Procurements
4Awards
4Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Alertsystems Limited1 contract
- SAMpeople1 contract
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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.