Tender

Human Resources and Payroll Software

MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, located in Liverpool, is seeking a supplier for Human Resources and Payroll Software under a selective procurement method known as a competitive flexible procedure. This tender is part of the services industry, particularly focusing on time accounting and HR software packages. Interested parties should note the expression of interest deadline is set for 13th June 2025, with the contract period starting on 28th October 2026. The procurement is currently active, and the competitive process will include a Pre-Tender Engagement Session and a two-stage evaluation through the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).

This procurement tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software development services to secure a long-term contract with potential renewal options extending until July 2033. Firms with industry recognition and compliance with HMRC and The Pensions Regulator stand a strong chance in this competitive tender. The service provider will have the opportunity to assist Merseyrail in modernising its payroll and HR systems, integrating recruitment and onboarding functionalities, and enhancing payroll automation. This contract, valued at approximately £3.1 million, represents substantial business growth potential for innovative software providers looking to expand their market reach within the UK's private utility sector.

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Notice Title

Human Resources and Payroll Software

Notice Description

The scope of this opportunity relates to an anticipated initial period of five (5) years commencing from 28th October 2026 (further extension options may be applicable). The current Payroll and Human Resources Software has been in place since 2010. However, with new technology emerging within the market, MEL is looking to update its current software to identify if there can be any efficiencies gained. Scope / Deliverables: 1. New HR system 2. New Payroll system 3. Integrate Recruitment and On-Boarding 4. More Payroll automation through Manager/Employee self-service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As the company grows, MEL may require the right to purchase additional licenses and/or modules to meet existing or future needs.

Renewal: Opportunity to extend until 20th July 2033 in increments to be agreed between the Supplier and MEL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020019-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYRAIL ELECTRICS 2002 LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@merseyrail.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 1JF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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