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G Cloud 14 Call Off Contract - RM6194 HR System Software and Support Contract

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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25 Apr 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process was managed by Historic England, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "G Cloud 14 Call Off Contract - RM6194 HR System Software and Support Contract," falls under the services category and is classified as database services. This procurement process, now in the award stage, was completed on 25th April 2025. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition, using a limited procurement method under the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement. The initial period for this contract extends from 28th February 2025 to 27th February 2030, with two optional extensions possible. The contract's primary service locations cover various UK regions, specifically UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This contract with Historic England offers significant opportunities for providers of HR system software and support, particularly those capable of delivering robust database services. Large businesses, such as Softcat plc, which successfully secured this contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract's substantial value of £1,500,000 and its potential extensions create long-term business growth opportunities. Suppliers experienced in working within framework agreements and offering competitive pricing models may find themselves particularly well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

G Cloud 14 Call Off Contract - RM6194 HR System Software and Support Contract

Notice Description

Call Off Contract under G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM6194) for HR system software and support, for an initial period of five years 28/02/2025 until 27/02/2030, with two optional extension periods. Extension 1 - 28/02/2030 until 27/02/2032 Extension 2 - 28/02/2032 until 27/02/2034

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call Off Contract under G Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM6194) for HR system software and support, for an initial period of five years 28/02/2025 until 27/02/2030, with two optional extension periods. Extension 1 - 28/02/2030 until 27/02/2032 Extension 2 - 28/02/2032 until 27/02/2034

Options: Two optional extension periods. Extension 1 - 28/02/2030 until 27/02/2032 Extension 2 - 28/02/2032 until 27/02/2034

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded under the G-Cloud 14 framework agreement (RM6194). Under this framework there is the option for direct award, where the buyer has short listed suppliers and evaluated the most appropriate supplier from the CCS website.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017089-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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