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ResourceLink HR/Payroll System

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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15 Apr 2022 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) has completed the procurement process for the "ResourceLink HR/Payroll System," a project classified under the software package and information systems category. This tender involved a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call, focusing on providing a legacy payroll system essential for managing payroll for the Education Authority and the Department of Education. The contract, valued at approximately £1,658,363, was awarded to the supplier Zellis on 31st March 2022, in light of the delays caused by Covid-19. The legacy system remains critical until the new HR/Payroll solution is fully operational, anticipated by July 2023. The procurement is currently in the contract award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions, especially those with capabilities in providing bespoke payroll systems. Companies that specialise in HR and payroll software, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to pursue further contracts related to the transition from legacy systems to modern solutions. The ongoing need for continued service and potential future enhancements to the payroll system may open avenues for business growth and collaboration with the Education Authority NI.

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Notice Title

ResourceLink HR/Payroll System

Notice Description

The award of a contract by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) without prior publication of a call for competition in the respect of the provision of Legacy Payroll System for Education Authority and Department of Education

Lot Information

Lot 1

supply of the legacy ResourceLink system that operates the 10 payrolls for the EA regions and the 2 DE Teachers' payrolls

Procurement Information

EANI are currently rolling out a new HR/Payroll system, due to Covid-19 there has been a series of delays and following a gateway review the project has further decelerated. The resultant change in schedule has meant that there needs to be a continued provision of service from the legacy payroll provider to ensure that staff will be paid. EANI anticipates the new solution will be in place by July 2023. However legacy contingency will also need to be provided beyond this point to manage the risk of any further delays and will be necessary to provide access to archived data. The legacy ResourceLink system is a completely bespoke payroll solution built purely for the needs of the EA and DE and their unique employment term & conditions (of which there are over 270 variations.) Therefore, the ResourcLink system must stay in place until all payrolls of EA and DE have transferred to the new EA One solution. There are no other suppliers in the market that could provide an alternative payroll solution. The value is up to a maximum of circa PS1,658,363 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032e31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010133-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,658,363 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.hollywood@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS

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