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Award

08 Jul 2026 at 08:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Pension Protection Fund has completed a procurement process to acquire HR & Payroll Software Services, using the G-Cloud 14 framework. The tender was categorised under industry sector CPV 48450000, which pertains to time accounting or human resources software packages. This procurement falls within the services category and employed a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £241,318 including VAT, covers a period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with services based in London, United Kingdom. The relevant procurement stage reached is the award stage, with the contract being officially awarded and active as of 30th June 2026, with the notice published on the 8th of July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software solutions, particularly those that can integrate seamlessly into existing systems at scale. Small and medium-sized enterprises are especially encouraged to explore such opportunities given the suitability parameters set by the Pension Protection Fund. While the contract has been awarded to MHR International UK Limited, similar tenders in the future could benefit businesses that offer innovative, reliable, and cost-effective software services. Establishing and nurturing relationships through framework agreements like G-Cloud could be pivotal for businesses seeking sustained growth in the software services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HR & Payroll Software

Notice Description

A contract for HR & Payroll Software Services This was procured via G-Cloud 14 The contract value includes VAT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d0829f4-06d1-479f-810c-f5d389c95ae8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e681702d-52a4-46ef-b6cf-f94e05162109
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£241,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£241,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 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
PENSION PROTECTION FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2NA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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