Tender

HR/Payroll System

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2024 at 10:40

Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 07:05

Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), is inviting expressions of interest for a hosted, integrated HR and Payroll IT system. This contract, focused on the "Time accounting or human resources software package" industry category, aims to serve a shared payroll service for multiple councils, including Brentwood Borough, Colchester City, Castle Point Borough, Epping Forest District, and Rochford District within the East of England, UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with important deadlines and dates, including the submission of interested suppliers’ questionnaires by 30 August 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2035, with an estimated value of £1,800,000 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software, particularly those with experience in public sector solutions. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the explicit suitability requirements. Companies providing comprehensive HR, recruitment, learning and development, payroll, absence management, and employee self-service functionalities would find this tender most beneficial. Engaging in this procurement process presents a significant growth opportunity, allowing businesses to expand their reach within local government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR/Payroll System

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Description of the procurement Instead of: EPP would like to hear from suppliers in the market that have a system that is tried and tested within the public sector and that has the following minimum functionality; HR, recruitment, L&D, payroll, absence reporting/management, employee & manager self-service. Further detail in relation to our requirements can be found in the document repository in the Delta e-tendering portal along with a link to a questionnaire. Interested suppliers are asked to express an interest by completing the questionnaire no later than 30 August 2024. Read: EPP would like to hear from suppliers in the market that have a system that is tried and tested within the public sector and that has the following minimum functionality; HR, recruitment, L&D, payroll, absence reporting/management, employee & manager self-service. Further detail in relation to our requirements along with a questionnaire, can be found in the document library in the Delta e-tendering portal by using the access code TDZ6ZJFB73. Interested suppliers are asked to express an interest by completing the questionnaire no later than 30 August 2024. Braintree District Council via the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP) is seeking expressions of interest from the market for the provision of a hosted, integrated HR and Payroll IT system for its shared payroll service in collaboration with Brentwood Borough, Colchester City, Castle Point Borough, Epping Forest District and Rochford District Councils'. Three of the councils access the current system as permitted agents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e58897ea-2fc3-461a-ba7c-6bba95062360
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a73689-38ea-47e5-ba0b-ff40812bcbc8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrine Sallows
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447874887128

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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