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HR & Payroll System

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

Uttlesford District Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of an HR & Payroll software system, specifically the MHR Itrent system. This process falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems with the buying activity classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large company, and the procurement was executed via a selective method, particularly through a call-off from the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework. The procurement process was in the "award" stage as of 2nd March 2026, with the contract commencing on 31st March 2026 and extending to 30th September 2031. The key location for delivery is Saffron Walden, England, postal code CB11 4ER, and the contract value is set at £217,000.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and management information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive HR & Payroll solutions. Although SOFTCAT PLC has been awarded this contract, similar tenders in the future may provide openings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria indicated in the tender documentation. Companies operating within the tech industry, or those looking to expand into government contracts through frameworks, would find participating in similar tenders advantageous for growth, offering sustained engagement and potential for long-term partnerships in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

Provision of a HR & Payroll system (MHR Itrent). Awarded via the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf8248c6-4ca5-413a-add9-0193d7e137f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3a45a4-4964-46ef-8559-14d7ee40b7d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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