Award

HR and Payroll Software System

OFGEM

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01 Aug 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

Ofgem, located at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, has completed the procurement process for an HR and Payroll Software System, awarding the contract to Softcat PLC. This tender, identified by the title "HR and Payroll Software System," falls under the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages," with additional classifications related to "Software package and information systems" and various financial and HR software packages. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract, valued at £750,000, covers services from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027, with the procurement stage currently in the Award phase as of 28th June 2024. The HR and Payroll system will be implemented across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software, particularly those experienced with iTrent systems. The contract includes not only the provision of the software but also the delivery of licences, ongoing support, maintenance, and consultancy services as needed. While the tender is particularly suited to SMEs, offering a sizeable long-term revenue opportunity, businesses offering robust disaster recovery and backup solutions will find themselves well-placed to compete. The comprehensive nature of the contract ensures that the winning supplier can establish a strong, ongoing relationship with Ofgem, facilitating business growth through high-profile service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Payroll Software System

Notice Description

The software to be supplied from the supplier under the contract is for the iTrent HR and Payroll system. The supplier shall provide Ofgem with MHR licences, support and maintenance, and associated services, including consultancy specific to MHR products on an as needed basis. The solution shall be fully hosted by MHR with industry standard disaster recovery and backup procedures in place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed457a7d-f97b-42db-9ca8-ca46c7f72df3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48443000 - Accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 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
OFGEM
Contact Name
Lynsey Gordon
Contact Email
procurement2@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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