Tender

HR and Payroll Application Solution (FirstGroup)

FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

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Tender

02 Feb 2021 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

FirstGroup Holdings Limited is currently conducting a selective tender for the procurement of a comprehensive HR and Payroll Application Solution, designated for the integration and streamlining of their various existing systems. This project falls under the category of goods, specifically time accounting or human resources software packages, with a value of £7,600,000. The tender period is set to close on 3rd March 2021, and the project aims to complete migration by the end of February 2023, covering delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for software developers and technology firms specialising in human resources and payroll systems, particularly those with capabilities in creating integrated cloud solutions. Companies that focus on digital transformation and efficiency enhancements in HR processes will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As FirstGroup seeks to optimise its workforce management amid changing operational demands, suppliers that can demonstrate their ability to deliver an adaptive and comprehensive software solution will likely find favourable prospects in this tender.

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Notice Title

HR and Payroll Application Solution (FirstGroup)

Notice Description

FirstGroup currently operate multiple HR and Payroll solutions across the Group. The predominant solutions are Cyborg Payroll and Talent Development (includes HR, Learning Management, Performance, Compensation and Succession). FirstGroup has decided to replace these solutions across the Group by selecting a single cloud solution. The intention is to complete a migration ahead of the end of February 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Across FirstGroup there are multiple other systems which support the Payroll and HR processes. For example, for collecting time and attendance information to feed payroll, to manage absence, to process expenses, to create online payslips etc. The replacement of these systems will form part of the scope of this project, however there are some key operational systems which will remain and need to be integrated into the new People Management platform. The most important of these are: (i) Crew Plan which is a Rail specific traincrew workforce management solution; (ii) Duty Allocation System (DAS) which is a Bus driver workforce management solution; and (iii) Engineer workforce management solution. This current system landscape is complex and has evolved over many years with acquisitions and now needs to be updated to support the current and future needs of the UK Business. FirstGroup is operating in a climate of greater uncertainty on passenger levels due to Covid-19, increased demands and targets from Government (the train operating companies are currently operating under Emergency Measures Agreements), becoming greener, digital and more agile, typified by the Open Access model, managing the increased expectations of our staff and delivering a better return to our shareholders. Against this backdrop there is a need to operate more efficiently and nimbly right across the business. FirstGroup is looking for expressions of interest from suppliers that can deliver an integrated and multi functional requirement to achieve FirstGroup's vision of a single cloud solution.

Renewal: An option for a further period of up to 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002090-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRSTGROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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