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CA16189 - Stoke on Trent College - Provision of a HR Management System

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

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11 Jul 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent College has successfully completed the tender process for the provision of a Human Resource Management System, which has been awarded to the incumbent supplier, Frontier Software PLC. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for time accounting or human resources software packages, operates under a direct award method. With the award announced on 11th July 2025, the contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement category is identified as goods, and the college is located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. The location coverage includes the United Kingdom, amongst other regions. The college, represented by Anna Drezova, can be contacted for further information through their procurement platform.

This tender offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in HR management solutions, time accounting, or software packages. Although the contract has been awarded via a direct method, the details reveal the preference and suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in direct contracts or future related projects with educational institutions like Stoke on Trent College. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive HR software solutions stand to benefit from such opportunities, as demonstrated by Frontier Software PLC's success in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16189 - Stoke on Trent College - Provision of a HR Management System

Notice Description

Stoke on Trent College has a requirement to appoint a supplier for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resource Management software solution. Stoke on Trent College are awarding this contract to their incumbent provider following an intensive tendering period. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16189. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16189 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c240df97-2fd1-4dc0-97f9-972da2117d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebd53796-24f3-4959-a46d-f0547e425a95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£158,635 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
Contact Name
Anna Drezova
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DG
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)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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