Award

HR & Payroll System

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

14 Jan 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed the procurement process for an HR & Payroll System, classified under the Software package and information systems industry category (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, valued at £1,690,742, will deliver essential software services to the Council in England. The direct award procurement method culminated with an award on 13 December 2024, followed by the contract start date on 16 December 2024 extending until 15 December 2029.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses capable of providing comprehensive HR and Payroll software solutions. Large-scale suppliers, like Softcat plc, who won the contract, are particularly well-suited for such projects. Companies in the IT and software development sectors, especially those with experience in public sector contracts, stand to benefit significantly from similar tenders. This contract illustrates the potential for substantial and long-term engagements with public bodies, fostering business growth and more robust client portfolios.

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

A HR & Payroll system to administer the day to day function of this critical services to the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11040fed-1932-4160-9728-8dcbe2461daa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd56a456-9d18-4f63-a50c-76451e01fdc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,690,742 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,690,742 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2029 Over 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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