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Corporate HR and Payroll System

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2025 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corporate HR and Payroll System" was managed by the Westmorland and Furness Council, focusing on software packages and information systems under the CPV classification "48000000". This process has reached the award stage with a direct award method through CCS RM6194 Lot 1. The contract, valued at £394,767.24, encompasses services to be delivered in England, starting from 1st April 2025 and concluding by 31st March 2029. The award was made to Softcat PLC on 3rd March 2025, following the tender period's closure on the same date.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in delivering software solutions tailored for HR and payroll systems. Although direct awards limit competition, businesses looking to form strategic partnerships or subcontract with Softcat PLC may find this a lucrative opportunity. Large companies, especially those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, would be well-suited to compete or collaborate in similar upcoming opportunities, given the scale and scope of services required by Westmorland and Furness Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate HR and Payroll System

Notice Description

Corporate HR and Payroll System for Westmorland and Furness Council NB: Direct award via CCS RM6194 Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a848dd8-9a31-48c3-af4a-b3fbd4d55e32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a437fe-7b77-4f7a-8525-da834f66bd9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£394,767 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,767 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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