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Award

30 Jul 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Connected Places Catapult, based in London, has completed the procurement process for a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) under the title "CPC - HRIS Tender - AWARD". This project, concluded on 30th July 2026, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method was an open procedure, inviting suppliers globally and within the United Kingdom. The contract will commence on 30th September 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with HiBob UK Ltd selected as the supplier.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering scalable and secure systems to enhance HR operations. Ideal contenders include established technology companies with expertise in developing industry-specific software packages. Although this tender did not highlight SMEs or VCSEs, participation in future procurements issued by Connected Places Catapult could lead to significant business growth in the information systems sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPC - HRIS Tender - AWARD

Notice Description

Connected Places Catapult invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to submit a tender for the provision, implementation, and ongoing support of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). The objective is to procure a modern, secure, and scalable solution that enhances HR operations, improves data integrity, and supports strategic workforce planning.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6aa4816-e91e-4839-aaf0-d7c9bc498b3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f484478-e995-4e60-bec6-48350df20512
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT - E-TENDERING SYSTEM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
EC1R 0BE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIBOB

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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