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Mid Sussex District Council - Human Resources System

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 15:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council has concluded the awarding stage for the procurement of a Human Resources System, specifically the MHR iTrent HR System. This contract, valued at £308,366.97, will span from 17th July 2026 to 16th July 2031. The procurement process was executed via a direct award from the Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement Y23065, utilizing a selective procurement method. The project falls under the IT services category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies skilled in IT services such as consulting and software development. Businesses that specialise in offering comprehensive software services and support could greatly benefit from such a contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their presence in the public sector. Given the direct award process, there is a favourable chance for entities with previous experience in framework agreements. As the supplier is already established as SOFTCAT PLC, businesses can gain insights by reviewing its approach to securing the contract and leveraging similar methodologies for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council - Human Resources System

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of the MHR iTrent HR System for use by Mid Sussex District Council. This contract has been called off via Direct Award from the Commercial Services Software Products and Associated Services Framework Agreement Y23065

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccb02053-257f-45bf-9bcd-f9923cd42a86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462da9c1-27e9-42e0-9019-156c2cc0ed9f
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,366 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£308,366 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 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
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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