The Trust intends to appoint a contractor which will provide a fully managed payroll and pensions service for all employees of the Trust (approximately 6 000 employees).

The service is to incorprate (but is not limited to) payroll data capture and processiing, BACS transfer, expenses processing, year end processing, and the provision of a customer focused helpdesk facility and pension administration.

Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust invites expressions of interest for suitably qualified providers with a thorough understanding of the NHS payroll market including:

1. Agenda for Change;

2. Terms and Conditions of Employment;

3. NHS Electronic Staff Record;

4. NHS Pension Arrangements;

5. Comprehensive payroll management including expenses and allowances.

The successful bidder will be responsible for making significant improvements to the current systems in place including the implementation of ERS self serve by March 2013.