Award

HR System

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Award

29 Jun 2021 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Activate Learning, an education body located in Oxford, UK, seeking a supplier for its HR System, focusing specifically on payroll management services. This tender was initiated under a limited procurement method and is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 21 May 2021 with a total contract value of £250,401. The contract duration is three years to maintain continuity of supply for the existing HR and Payroll system, which is exclusively provided by MHR International UK Limited. The initial assessment of the contract was intended for a one-year extension, which later transitioned into a longer-term agreement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the HR and payroll services sector, particularly those that can provide systems compatible with iTrent, the current system in use by Activate Learning. Companies experienced in delivering similar services and those that focus on maintaining continuity in system supply will find this contract particularly relevant. With a limited procurement method employed, it underscores a focused approach to engaging suppliers that can meet specific operational needs, thus ensuring a higher likelihood of success for those with relevant capabilities.

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Notice Title

HR System

Notice Description

New contract to continue the supply of existing HR and Payroll system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3 year contract to ensure continuity of supply for existing HR and Payroll system.

Procurement Information

Our existing system is iTrent, which is solely provided by MHR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c165
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014834-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,401 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
Ben Halliwell
Contact Email
benjamin.halliwell@activatelearning.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1865550378

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

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