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Provision of HR Case Management System

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT)

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20 Mar 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Kent County Council, operating under the name HR Connect, involved the acquisition of an HR Case Management System, classified within the 'Software package and information systems' industry category. Although the tender process has concluded with a contract award status, it originally aimed to support employee relation cases. The procurement was conducted through an 'Other' method, and the award was finalised on 19 March 2026. This contract spans from 23 March 2026 to 22 March 2029, with Kent County Council as the buyer and Iken Business Limited as the supplier. The contracting process addressed regions across the United Kingdom, including British Overseas Territories and various other European and global locations.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions for human resource management, particularly those with robust case management systems. The contract, valued at £95,000, could stimulate business growth by enhancing visibility and credibility through association with Kent County Council, a notable public sector organisation. While this opportunity may particularly suit larger enterprises, given the size and scope of the project, it also serves as a reference point for other businesses aspiring to secure government contracts in similar sectors. Potential bidders should consider the expansive geographical delivery scope, which underscores the potential for international exposure and development.

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Notice Title

Provision of HR Case Management System

Notice Description

Procurement of case management system to manage employee relation cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fca26ee-0b6b-4a01-a9c5-313e762abb40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28eb3d6c-ac0c-4e2c-9f7a-86aac204e902
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IKEN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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