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ICT-22-014 Provision of Legacy Payroll and HR Computer Systems 2023-2026

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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31 May 2022 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI is conducting the procurement process for the 'ICT-22-014 Provision of Legacy Payroll and HR Computer Systems 2023-2026' contract, which falls under the software package and information systems category. This initiative is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 25 May 2022, and it is valued at £1,658,363. The contract is intended to extend the existing legacy payroll system for the Education Authority and the Department of Education from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, necessitating careful management of the transition to a new system already in implementation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in software development or human resources management systems, particularly those with bespoke solutions. As the contract is handled through a limited procurement method without prior publication, competition is reduced, making it an appealing prospect for suppliers with the technical capabilities to support the specific needs of the Education Authority NI and the Department of Education. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the complexities of public sector payroll systems may find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

ICT-22-014 Provision of Legacy Payroll and HR Computer Systems 2023-2026

Notice Description

Extension of Provision for Legacy Payroll System for Education Authority and Department of Education (Teachers' Payroll) for the period 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of Provision for Legacy Payroll System for Education Authority and Department of Education (Teachers' Payroll) for the period 1 April 2023 - 31 March 2026. Additional information: Contractor has agreed to allow the termination of the EA contract after a one year extension 31st March 2024 and DE after a two year extension 31st March 2025 with both covered for a full three year term to 31st March 2026, if the termination clauses are not activated.

Procurement Information

The EA One Project is currently implementing the replacement solution for the existing payroll system. To date 4 of the existing EA payrolls have transferred to the new system. Following a Gateway Review recommendation to extend the overall EA One implementation plan to manage the risks involved with the cutover of these complex payrolls. The legacy payroll 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.) The replacement solution has been built to accommodate these complexities and will eventually replace the current system. Therefore, the current payroll system must stay in place until all payrolls of EA and DE have transferred to the new solution. There are no other suppliers in the market that could provide an alternative payroll solution while the transfer to the new solution completes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03421c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015222-2022
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
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20223 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
EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
colin.morrison@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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