Tender

HR/Payroll System - Market Engagement

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

04 Feb 2020 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk Sourcing organisation is currently conducting a tender process for the "HR/Payroll System - Market Engagement," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This opportunity is situated in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, with a tender period ending on 12th March 2020. The expected contract value is £180,000, and it encompasses a contract period running from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure classified as below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software organisations, particularly those specialising in HR and payroll solutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive modules such as Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development, and Payroll will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the open nature of the procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can leverage their agility and innovation to meet the requirements outlined by Suffolk Sourcing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR/Payroll System - Market Engagement

Notice Description

This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Before considering the need for a formal tender process, we are keen to seek market information from software organisations, which will be used to help inform our decision making and shape the requirements in our specification. We are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can provide the modules that we currently use (Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development and Payroll) and are not averse to using different solutions for each of these requirements. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all our procurement activity. Responding to this market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at any tender stage, and likewise, declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and procurement route options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Before considering the need for a formal tender process, we are keen to seek market information from software organisations, which will be used to help inform our decision making and shape the requirements in our specification. We are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can provide the modules that we currently use (Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development and Payroll) and are not averse to using different solutions for each of these requirements. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all our procurement activity. Responding to this market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at any tender stage, and likewise, declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and procurement route options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aea878-bde0-4d36-a8d7-b2ee39e8f68a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 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
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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