Award

HR and Payroll Management System

ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 May 2025 at 14:14

Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HR and Payroll Management System, facilitated by Ark Housing Association, involved an open procedure targeting the software industry, with a focus on goods such as software packages and information systems. The buying organisation, a central purchasing body located at 3 Lochside Way, Edinburgh, aimed to acquire an integrated system to work alongside their in-house payroll team. The tender process began with a submission period ending on 7 April 2025. After evaluating seven bids, with five from SMEs, the contract was awarded to Technoivity. The contract is valued at £260,000 and was signed on 16 May 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software solutions, particularly those experienced in system integration and process innovation. The awarded contract underlines the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively, as evidenced by the substantial number of SME bids. Companies similar to Technoivity, especially those capable of offering value-added services and a deep understanding of sector-specific needs, would find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their market presence and demonstrating their capacity to deliver integrated software solutions across similar public service organisations. The contract offers an opportunity to collaborate with a significant registered social landlord known for its housing and adult social care services, providing a platform for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

HR and Payroll Management System

Notice Description

Provision of an integrated Payroll and Human Resources Management System with an inhouse payroll team and provision to link to the organisation's scheduling system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of an integrated Payroll and Human Resources Management System with an inhouse payroll team and provision to link to the organisation's scheduling system. Appendix G provides more detailed information on the System Requirements.

Renewal: Option for a 2 year contract extension, taking the total length of the contract to 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022308-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months 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
ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
admin@arkha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314479027

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHNOIVITY

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