Planning

Human Resources Management System

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process seeking insights for its future Human Resources Management System. The council has initiated a soft market questionnaire as part of their preliminary market engagement to explore industry trends, best practices, and optimal delivery solutions. The contract, valued at approximately £1.8 million, falls under the Software Package and Information Systems category and is intended for delivery within the UK. Potential suppliers must register at the London Tender Portal (DN784123) and respond with a questionnaire by 29th August 2025. This engagement aims to gather relevant market insights with the contract period tentatively scheduled from 31st March 2027 to 30th March 2032, potentially extending to 30th March 2034.

This tender can create substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in Human Resources Management Systems. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative software packages and related services. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the chance to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term engagement with a respected public authority, thereby enabling growth and increased market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Human Resources Management System

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney (The Council) is currently undertaking a Soft Market questionnaire to determine future delivery options for its Human Resources Management System. Hackney Council seeks to establish the following: Latest trends and developments, best practices Ideas for optimal delivery, market insights and lessons learned.

Planning Information

Potential suppliers need to register at the London Tender Portal DN784123 and read the the document attached which contain our general requirement and a questionnaire that we expect responses buy the 29/08/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056639
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043109-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Leila Gillespie
Contact Email
leila.gillespie@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1EA
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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