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Legacy HR Data Hosting

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the procurement process for the "Legacy HR Data Hosting" contract, which falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software packages and software-related services. This call-off contract was created under the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement and aims to ensure continued storage of and access to legacy HR data in a cloud environment. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging the framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 3rd May 2024, with the contract period running from 4th May 2024 to 3rd May 2026. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to Ciphr Limited, an SME based in Reading, England. The completion date for the award was 31st May 2024.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this tender highlights the increasing demand for secure cloud-based HR solutions, particularly within public sector organisations. The procurement process favours SMEs and VCSEs, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller firms specialising in human resources software and related services to engage with significant public institutions like the ICO. Companies with expertise in cloud technologies, data management, and IT services will find such tenders align well with their core competencies. Participating in such selective processes via established frameworks can streamline entry into the public procurement market, enhancing business visibility and fostering long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Legacy HR Data Hosting

Notice Description

Call-off contract under CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13) Cloud HR software package for continued storage of and access to legacy data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfbeca0c-78b5-4cee-828b-23b4fb79c88b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe58d40a-f55a-4e6b-b5fc-645cb085f150
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2024 - 3 May 2026 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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