Third Party Payroll · UK public procurement notice

The contracting authority is seeking to appoint a qualified third‑party provider to deliver comprehensive payroll services for its employees. The successful supplier will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including gross‑to‑net calculations, statutory deductions, production of payslips, HMRC submissions, year‑end activities, and full compliance with all relevant UK legislation.

The service must fully integrate with the authority's existing Workday HR and finance platform. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate proven experience delivering payroll services within a Workday environment, including data exchange, workflow alignment, and maintaining secure, accurate, and efficient end‑to‑end processing.

The requirement also includes maintaining secure payroll records, managing employee and manager queries, producing management reporting, and ensuring robust data protection and service reliability. Suppliers must demonstrate strong data security standards and experience delivering payroll services at a similar scale within the UK public sector.

This procurement aims to secure an efficient, compliant, and resilient payroll service that supports operational continuity, integrates seamlessly with Workday, and delivers value for money.