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TD2301- HR & Payroll System

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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03 Dec 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HR & Payroll system contract, initiated by Derby City Council, has reached the award stage. The tender, titled 'TD2301- HR & Payroll System', falls under the industry-specific software package category and is valued at £1,275,224.55. This contract covers services in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and spans from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2030. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender process concluding on 16th September 2025.

This contract presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in industry-specific software packages. While the procurement method was selective, it illustrates potential future needs for local authorities in software services, inviting potential suppliers to align their offerings and establish partnerships. Organisations like Softcat plc, a notable supplier, successfully won the contract, highlighting the advantage for businesses capable of meeting the high-value and specialised service requirements from councils such as Derby City Council.

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Notice Title

TD2301- HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a HR & Payroll system for the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a78eacf-35dd-46c4-88f2-9c4e6ed23675
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62bdf1c9-ec37-474b-8b6f-79841dd51fa9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,275,224 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,275,224 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2030 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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