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HR & Payroll management solution

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY

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03 Apr 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority has awarded a call-off contract under the KCS Y23065 framework for a HR & Payroll management solution to Softcat Plc. This contract pertains to the "Software package and information systems" industry category and covers a service location in Aylesbury, England (postal code HP20 1BD). The contract, valued at GBP 183,123 with a total estimated value of GBP 200,000, will commence on 27 April 2025 and end on 26 April 2029. The procurement followed a selective method under a framework agreement, and the tender process concluded on 1 November 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in software and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from competing for similar tenders due to the partnership preferences of the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority. The awarded contract reflects a substantial financial commitment, indicating a robust opportunity for businesses that can provide comprehensive HR and payroll software solutions. Ensuring high standards and compliance with the specified framework can open further avenues for companies in framework agreements and public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll management solution

Notice Description

Call-Off Contract awarded under framework KCS Y23065 Software and associated services, for the HR & Payroll management software solution. Contract term 27/04/2025 to 26/04/2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0219940f-549e-472c-a072-3b702b0aa2d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bc6d35-4768-48ad-ad33-be6e47c01bb7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,123 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE & MILTON KEYNES FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1BD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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