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Cloud Based Human Resource Management System

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cloud Based Human Resource Management System" has been completed by the King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, a public authority under sub-central government. This contract was awarded directly without competition, in line with UK public legislation (2023/54). The system is designed for managing employee records and transactions, falling under the services category and related to industry-specific software packages. The supplier is Ciphr Limited, an SME located in Reading, Berkshire. The contract period spans from 15th June 2025 to 14th June 2027, with a total contract value of £96,000 including VAT (£80,000 excluding VAT). The contract was signed on 9th April 2025, and delivery will take place in the UKH region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is a promising conduit for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in cloud-based software solutions and computer-related services. Businesses that provide innovative human resource management systems can find valuable leads through engagements like this, as local councils and other sub-central government bodies increasingly transit to cloud solutions. This specific procurement was below the threshold, meaning opportunities exist for SMEs and businesses new to public contracts to start building their portfolios through direct awards. As councils shift towards digital employee management, further similar contracts may materialise, offering ample occasions for businesses in the software and technology sector to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Cloud Based Human Resource Management System

Notice Description

Cloud Based Human Resource Management System for management of employee records and transactions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055743
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036642-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPHR

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