Award

Core HR System

TRINITY HOUSE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 May 2025 at 09:05

Tender

03 Sep 2024 at 11:05

Planning

19 Apr 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a Core HR System is being conducted by Trinity House, a body governed by public law based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the 'award' stage and involves the acquisition of a time accounting or human resources software package under the goods category. The procurement method used is an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fairness. Noteworthy dates include the tender period ending on 3rd October 2024, when the contract was set to begin its lifecycle, providing ample opportunity for proposal submissions and assessments. The contract awarded to IRIS Software Limited was signed on 3rd October 2024, with the contract actively beginning soon after, totalling an investment of £1,066,323.21.

Participation in this tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in IT services, software development, and human resource management solutions. The requirements highlight a strong focus on technical quality, capability against defined criteria, and cyber security measures, making it an attractive proposition for businesses that innovate and excel in these areas. Although the contract has been awarded, the process exemplifies the potential for SMEs and larger IT solution providers to engage with public sector bodies like Trinity House, thus opening avenues for future competitive bidding in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Core HR System

Notice Description

Provision of a core HR system

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a core HR system (implementation and licensing)

Renewal: 5 year initial term with 5 renewals possible of 2 years each. Total potential term of 15 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045392
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024516-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,066,323 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
2 Oct 20241 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
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
etender@trinityhouse.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1255245000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRIS SOFTWARE

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