Award

HR & Payroll Software Solution for GYBC

SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council have initiated an award stage for a public procurement contract titled "HR & Payroll Software Solution for GYBC," under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package' located in the East of England, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £306,684, was awarded on 23 April 2026 and is set to commence on 24 April 2026, running through until 18 April 2028, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically a Direct Award Call-off via the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, signifying a streamlined approach for selecting the supplier, Zellis UK Ltd.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software solutions, particularly large firms with robust offerings in these areas. Given the procurement method and industry demand, software companies with proven frameworks that align with governmental requirements are well-suited to explore similar future engagements. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable for this contract, larger-scale companies can gain traction in the public sector market by delivering innovative solutions that may foster long-term collaboration with government entities.

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll Software Solution for GYBC

Notice Description

This is a GYBC Contract Award Notice only. This is a Direct Award Call Off via the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. 2 Year Contract with optional 1 year extension (3 year contract if optional 1 year extension triggered). Total Value on this notice includes the optional 1 year extension. Additional information: This is a GYBC Contract Award Notice only. This is a Direct Award Call Off via the CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. 2 Year Contract with optional 1 year extension (3 year contract if optional 1 year extension triggered). Total Value on this notice includes the optional 1 year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcf262d8-ce0f-4cae-ad4d-2bbaacfc9194
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738f7110-76c1-4829-9eb6-81df04ccb061
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
£205,056 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£306,684 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2028 1-2 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
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 4AU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Woodbridge
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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