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HR and Payroll System

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Chelmsford City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an HR and Payroll System under the CPV classification "Software package and information systems". This selective tender was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under the goods category, was valued at £800,000. The contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, will run from 30th November 2025 to 29th March 2031 and covers delivery within the East of England, United Kingdom. The award was made active on 1st October 2025 and announced on 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive HR and payroll solutions. Large enterprises such as Softcat PLC, with the capacity to meet complex software requirements, are ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. While this particular contract did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, businesses aiming to expand into public sector software provision may find such opportunities beneficial for sustained growth and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Payroll System

Notice Description

The provision of the Councils HR & Payroll Software System (Itrent)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dabc5d48-c8b6-4302-ac02-85064e47208a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85631e14-fe02-45a0-a377-853a95556d55
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
Not specified
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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