Planning

HR Information System and Payroll Services - Regulator of Social Housing

REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Regulator of Social Housing, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level in the United Kingdom, is initiating a planning stage for the procurement of HR Information System and Payroll Services. The procurement, valued at £450,000, falls under the services category and is set within the location of Leeds. The process is outlined to follow an open procedure, pending internal approvals, possibly involving a framework agreement like CCS. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register for early market engagement by contacting the buyer. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 31 July 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 18 July 2025, and an award period concluding by 8 September 2025. The anticipated contract is set to commence on 1 October 2025, potentially extending across eight years through further renewal options.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources and payroll software and services, notably time accounting solutions. With its considerable contract value and long-term potential, the opportunity is particularly suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can leverage their expertise in personnel management digital solutions. Companies equipped with strong project management capabilities and expertise in public sector engagements will be best positioned to capitalize on this tender by providing differentiated value through innovation and efficient service delivery models.

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Notice Title

HR Information System and Payroll Services - Regulator of Social Housing

Notice Description

An Open Procedure is currently anticipated. However, the Authority may consider using an appropriate framework agreement (e.g. CCS), subject to internal approval. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952722206

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Duration: 4 years initial, with two optional extensions of 2 years each (total up to 8 years) An implementation period of circa 4 months is expected following contract award and prior to full service commencement. This will include system configuration, testing, training and dual running to ensure a smooth transition from existing arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026431-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGULATOR OF SOCIAL HOUSING
Contact Name
James Dunbar
Contact Email
procurement@rsh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 124 5225

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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