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Finance and HR System & Payroll Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 May 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to provide Finance, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, and Learning Management services. This tender, titled "Finance and HR System & Payroll Service," falls under the industry category of enterprise resource planning software and will serve the region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded on 27th April 2026 with an end date of 26th April 2036, is valued at £10,000,000. The award stage is completed, with Softcat plc appointed as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in enterprise resource planning software, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive ERP solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this project especially suited to their capabilities given the tender's suitability requirements. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and those seeking to establish a presence in the West Midlands region could leverage this as a platform for further growth, aligning with the council's objectives for service excellence and integration.

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Notice Title

Finance and HR System & Payroll Service

Notice Description

A fully integrated single Enterprise Resource Planning ('ERP') solution to enable the provision of Finance, HR, Recruitment, Payroll and Learning Management services to staff, suppliers and customers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b8bb601-be3d-4440-af44-6d3f442fb5a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062a8163-71d0-44f8-8f84-870b31f33c51
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2036 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2LP
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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