Award

Secure Human Resources HR - (HR Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/ Service)

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council involved the award of a contract titled "Secure Human Resources HR - (HR Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/Service)" within the industry category of human resources software. The procurement was delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom, under a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. The contract was originally initiated on 21st July 2023, with a recent variation and extension executed on 31st March 2026, now concluding on 20th July 2027. The procurement stage pertains to the award and is classified under CPV code 48450000, focusing on time accounting or human resources software packages. Valued at £678,239, this contract showcases active management and strategic extension to fulfill ongoing requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in human resources software solutions. Ciphr Limited has been awarded the contract demonstrating readiness to offer sophisticated HR Software as a Service and Payroll solutions to streamline administrative processes for councils. The procurement facilitates capacity building and the adoption of advanced technological solutions. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises particularly showing prowess in cloud-based HR and payroll systems would be adept at competing in similar future contracts, fostering long-term partnerships with local governmental bodies and enhancing service delivery capabilities across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Human Resources HR - (HR Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/ Service)

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice only. This is a Direct Award Call Off via the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. Original Call off start date: 21st July 2023 Variation and Extension triggered/ executed 31/03/2026 Current Call off End Date: 20th July 2027 Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice only. This is a Direct Award Call Off via the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. Original Call off start date: 21st July 2023 Variation and Extension triggered/ executed 31/03/2026 Current Call off End Date: 20th July 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c963c4d-5b76-4537-beeb-284755cec17c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c8d542-e2be-42fc-8248-24861f72db72
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£678,239 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£678,239 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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