Award

AT1364 - Integrated Payroll and HR System

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has concluded a procurement process for an Integrated Payroll and HR System, awarding the contract to Softcat plc. This contract, valued at £1,576,786.31, falls under the software package and information systems category. The direct award was made during the award stage as of 19th September 2025, with the procurement aiming to install a cloud-based Human Resources and Payroll Management System in Luton, England. The contract is set to commence on 31st August 2025 and will run until 30th August 2030, offering an extensive five-year service period.

This tender creates significant opportunities for firms specialising in software and information systems, particularly large-scale enterprises like Softcat plc, which can meet the sophisticated and integrated demands of the project. Businesses with expertise in cloud solutions for HR and payroll systems will find this contract a solid growth avenue, especially those capable of delivering comprehensive long-term system upgrades and management services. Such opportunities allow companies to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly in regions around Luton and beyond.

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Notice Title

AT1364 - Integrated Payroll and HR System

Notice Description

A fully integrated, cloud-based Human Resources and Payroll Management System to replace/upgrade its existing systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c94f7d2-a756-4169-8a79-d4dec3e7e69d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddddde3e-ee83-48ef-aac8-68d3dd7f65c5
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
£1,576,786 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,576,786 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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