Award

PR2291- KF Pay Subscription

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 09:43

Award Notice
Award

30 May 2023 at 12:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed the direct award of the contract titled "PR2291- KF Pay Subscription", under the NHS SBS framework. The procurement falls within the industry category of time accounting or human resources software, with delivery focused in England, UK. The contract is valued at £40,650 and will commence on 1 May 2026, ending on 30 April 2031. This procurement process is in the 'Award' stage with Korn Ferry (UK) Ltd. being the appointed supplier, following the active award published on 23 April 2026. Additionally, the contract is suitable for SMEs, but not VCSEs.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, particularly those involved in time accounting or human resource management. The procurement method employed, being a direct award, suggests a streamlined process for suppliers capable of meeting specific criteria, as set by the NHS SBS framework. Large enterprises with expertise in human resources management consultancy services, like Korn Ferry (UK) Ltd., may find this contract beneficial for expanding their reach within the UK public sector. Businesses aiming to establish a presence in the government contracting space or those scaling their human resources solutions should consider similar opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR2291- KF Pay Subscription

Notice Description

Direct award under the NHS SBS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c86f0d85-0a59-49c5-b5b8-c582f952742c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5685cfb7-0bf8-4a99-b504-2c04c4395303
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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