Planning

Integrated Human Resources System - Soft Market Testing

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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Planning

10 Aug 2018 at 10:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has initiated a tender process titled "Integrated Human Resources System - Soft Market Testing," focusing on the procurement of an advanced human resources system to enhance recruitment and staff management functions. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 24th August 2018. The system will need to support various functions, including applicant tracking, performance management, and seamless data integration with existing systems. This tender falls under the category of time accounting or human resources software, targeting delivery to London, SW1V 2QX.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, especially for businesses specialising in integrated software solutions for human resources management. Companies with experience in cloud-based systems and those offering software-as-a-service options are particularly well-suited for this tender. NS&I is keen to consult potential suppliers to gather insights about implementation timelines, user interface preferences, and system integration capabilities, making this an ideal engagement for SMEs looking to expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Human Resources System - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

National Savings & Investments is in the planning phase for a future tender exercise to purchase an integrated Human Resources System, for the purposes of both recruitment and staff management, including performance monitoring and appraisal. As core functions, the required system must be able to: * Receive applications for employment at NS&I via an applicant tracking system. * Hold electronic records of all candidates for employment at NS&I. * Hold electronic records of all 200 NS&I employees, with capacity to increase as new staff join, plus legacy data for ex-employees. * Hold electronic records of all NS&I employees' performance management. * Allow employees and line managers to use forms to update details directly to the system using self service * Automatically transfer data between different modules (Recruitment, Onboarding, Core HR, and Performance Management). * Automatically transfer data between the HR system and core NS&I systems such as the payroll system (managed through a 3rd party payroll bureau), and financial management system (currently Business World On). * Manage the entire HR process workflow from the HR system: - Recruitment - Onboarding - Core HR (pay, reward, employee relations casework, absence, leavers, contractual changes) - Absence - sickness, annual leave, maternity, paternity, other types of absence - Performance Management - probation, performance reviews, 360 feedback, succession planning - Employee and Manager self service * Produce standard and bespoke Management information reports and analytics across all modules without 3rd party report builder Prior to going out to tender, NS&I is seeking to engage with potential suppliers to gain a better understanding of the level of interest in the market, and to gain potential suppliers' insights into key issues including: * The potential for a single integrated system including both recruitment and staff management functionality. * Implementation timescales and the level of training and systems support required. * Options for cloud-based systems, software-as-a-service solutions, or on premise solutions. * User interface. * Integration with other IT systems. NS&I is interested in hearing from potential suppliers to gain feedback and insight on these issues. If you would like to participate in this soft market testing exercise, please contact us using the contact details provided in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84d8cddb-80c6-46cb-a794-c9eb3e9c22d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ee9901-1292-4cfe-8b1d-9fb3f35c44d8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1V 2QX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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