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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary's Department has completed the procurement process for the "Zellis HR & Payroll Edition," an HR and Payroll SAAS Solution. This procurement, under the industry-specific software category (CPV code 48100000), involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Based in London, England, the department serves as the buying organisation. The awarded contract commenced on 21 May 2026 and will run until 20 May 2029, with a value of £186,820. The tender reached its award stage on 14 May 2026, and the award notice was published on 12 June 2026. The contract is designated as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for SMEs specialising in developing and managing HR and payroll solutions and services. Businesses operating in the software services industry, particularly those familiar with this type of SAAS, may find growth opportunities through such procurement processes. The successful supplier, Zellis UK Limited, is an established large company, indicating a competitive environment where innovative solutions could enhance market position for similar businesses aiming to engage with public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Zellis HR & Payroll Edition

Notice Description

HR & Payroll SAAS Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f93f1916-c8d7-467b-ad34-2dd58fed569e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bfd2cb9-dadb-48ef-ade1-fb7ac9b3521c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£186,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£186,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 20 May 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
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

ZELLIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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