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GB-Liverpool: People Management System

PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Plus Dane Housing Limited based in Liverpool, focuses on acquiring a "People Management System" and falls within the services industry category. The tender, classified under CPV code 48450000, relates to time accounting or human resources software packages and has been awarded to Softcat Plc. The delivery location for this procurement is the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award stage was completed on 18th February 2026, with the contract set to commence on 21st February 2026 and run until 20th February 2029. This tender was part of the CCS Back Office Software 2 Framework, specifically Lot 2: Specialist Software Solutions.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly in human resources or time accounting systems, to leverage their capabilities and secure sizeable contracts in the public sector. The procurement suits large-scale organisations capable of providing comprehensive and specialised software solutions. Furthermore, as the process was open to organisations with a focus on social enterprises (VCSE), it encourages participation from businesses aiming to contribute to social value in public contracts. As evidenced by the contract award value of £240,000, this procurement offers significant potential for business growth and expansion in software services targeted at the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: People Management System

Notice Description

Direct Award via Lot 2: Specialist Software Solutions of the CCS Back Office Software 2 (RM6285) Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8f2f803-ffb8-4c6b-a87a-a27df7b3651c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/277da4be-867b-4a72-b1a9-104fb0d51c09
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2029 3-4 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
PLUS DANE HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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