Tender

Stoke on Trent College - Provision of a HR Management System

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 17:51

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke on Trent College is seeking to procure a Human Resource Management software solution through an open procedure. This contract is active and classified under the industry category of enterprise resource planning software packages (CPV 48451000). Candidates are required to supply, implement, and maintain the HR system, ensuring it becomes operational by 5th January 2026. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a submission deadline of 10th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract will be executed at Stoke on Trent (region UKG23), and the initial contract period spans 36 months with the option to extend up to 108 months.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers experienced in delivering industry-specific software packages. Companies specialised in providing robust HR management systems, capable of offering comprehensive support, training, and ongoing maintenance, will find this contract particularly appealing. Since Stoke on Trent College aims to maximise its return on investment, suppliers demonstrating high business standards, relevant accreditations, and technical expertise will be well-suited to compete. Successful engagement with this contract could lead to a long-term partnership and significant visibility within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Stoke on Trent College - Provision of a HR Management System

Notice Description

Stoke on Trent College has a requirement to appoint a supplier for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resource Management software solution. Stoke on Trent College is looking to work with a pro-active supplier who will work with Stoke on Trent College to maximise the return on investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stoke on Trent College has a requirement to appoint a supplier for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resource Management software solution. Stoke on Trent College is looking to work with a pro-active supplier who will work with Stoke on Trent College to maximise the return on investment. The chosen supplier would be required to undertake the responsibility for the supply and installation of the software, provide support with the transfer of data and undertake training to key personnel across Stoke on Trent College's site. Upon going 'live' the chosen supplier will provide support and maintain the software for the duration of the contract. It is a requirement that the new system will go live by 5th January 2026. The College has a turnover circa PS20.8 million.

Options: 108 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x36 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004059-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
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
STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
j.buckley@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782208208

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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