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Provision of HR & payroll software & accompanying Business Objects licences for West Suffolk Council (and partners) to operate pay and human resource management until September 2028

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

12 Dec 2023 at 10:45

Award

29 Nov 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The West Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for the provision of HR & payroll software as well as associated Business Objects licences. The contract, with a total value of £657,527.97 GBP, was awarded to Softcat Plc. The procurement method used was a Framework, and the contract period is from April 30, 2023, to September 29, 2028. The tender process started on April 11, 2023, and the award was finalised on April 12, 2023. The services are classified under the main procurement category of services in the Software package and information systems industry category.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly HR & payroll software and accompanying licences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing software packages and information systems may find this tender well-suited for competition. The West Suffolk Council's procurement stage has transitioned from the tender phase to the award phase, signifying that the contract has been successfully awarded. Businesses interested in growth in the East of England region, specifically in the provision of HR & payroll software services, should consider engaging with West Suffolk Council for potential future contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of HR & payroll software & accompanying Business Objects licences for West Suffolk Council (and partners) to operate pay and human resource management until September 2028

Notice Description

Provision of HR & payroll software & accompanying Business Objects licences for West Suffolk Council (and partners) to operate pay and human resource management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f21ab292-1241-4348-9065-6c8f852af4e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26247c6-8a46-41cc-85ad-00fc87a2f0a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£657,527 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£657,527 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2028 Over 5 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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