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UOW751 HR & Payroll System - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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31 Jan 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester has completed the procurement process for a new HR and Payroll system, with the contract awarded to MHR International UK Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software development services (CPV code 72212450) and payroll management services (CPV code 79211110). The tender procedure used was a restricted procedure, indicating a selective procurement method. The procurement process started with the tender period ending on 16th July 2020, and the contract period is from 30th September 2021 to 29th September 2031. Located in Worcester, West Midlands, the procurement aimed to procure a modern, automated HR and Payroll solution complying with GDPR and HMRC guidelines.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software and management services, particularly those able to deliver efficient, customer-friendly solutions that manage the full employment lifecycle from entry to exit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the tailored procurement suitability criteria. The substantial contract value of GBP 665,246 and a long-term partnership duration present considerable revenue and growth potential for the winning supplier, MHR International UK Limited.

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Notice Title

UOW751 HR & Payroll System - AWARD

Notice Description

The Human Resources and Payroll departments are looking to procure and implement a high quality, automated HR and Payroll Solution which is modern, efficient, and customer friendly. The HR and Payroll Solution will manage an employee's complete employment lifecycle from entry to exit, including all pay and benefits and complying with the requirements of GDPR and HMRC guidelines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8145ce81-b417-4d5a-bd69-15d7ac5a01a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a18a726d-924f-4308-9490-e12485836bae
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£665,246 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2021 - 29 Sep 2031 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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