Diocese of St Albans Provision of Integrated HR and Payroll System

The Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust has awarded a contract to Juniper Education Services Ltd for the provision of an integrated Human Resources and Payroll system, including the capability to support a fully managed payroll service. The selected solution is designed to ensure compliant workforce administration and payroll processing in alignment with HMRC requirements, statutory employment obligations, and sector best practices, specifically regarding the Teachers Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme. The system must provide the necessary internal controls, reporting capabilities, and transparency to support efficient operations across the Trust. The contract, identified by solicitation number DSAMAT01.02, has a total value of 650,000 pounds excluding VAT. The term of the agreement is estimated to run from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2030, with the potential for extensions extending the partnership until 2033.