Tender

Integrated People and Safety Systems

CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Connexus Homes Limited is seeking to procure an "Integrated People and Safety Systems" suite, with the procurement process currently in the Tender Update stage as of 9th December 2025. The company is based in Craven Arms, United Kingdom, and operates as a sub-central government public authority. The tender involves the acquisition of a range of digital systems, including HR Information and Payroll Management Systems, a Learning Management Platform, and a Health & Safety Compliance and Reporting System. The tender is categorised under software packages and IT services, with a gross estimated value of £700,000. The procurement is conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, featuring a two-stage evaluation process. Interested bidders must submit their responses by 23rd December 2025, with contract awards expected by 2nd March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers, software developers, and digital system integrators, particularly those specialising in human resources, payroll, learning management, and health and safety systems. Companies with expertise in developing and implementing integrated digital solutions that enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially if they can offer innovative solutions that align with Connexus' strategic objectives of modernising internal operations and improving user experience. Successful bidders will benefit from a contract period of up to seven years, subject to performance and review criteria, potentially fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Integrated People and Safety Systems

Notice Description

Connexus is preparing to procure a suite of integrated digital systems to support its corporate services. The procurement will cover: - HR Information System (HRIS) - Payroll Management System (PMS) - Learning Management Platform (LMS) - Health & Safety Compliance and Reporting System (HSRS) - Recruitment and Onboarding Platform (ROP) The objective is to modernise and streamline internal operations, enhance user experience, maintain regulatory compliance, and support data-driven decision-making across the organisation. This includes implementing robust reporting capabilities to enable real-time performance monitoring, audit tracking, and strategic insights aligned with organisational KPIs. Please note the contract value provided is an estimate only. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999922900

Lot Information

HR, Payroll and Recruitment and Onboarding

This Lot covers the provision of an integrated HR system to support end-to-end people management, including recruitment and onboarding, core HR functions and payroll processing. The solution should deliver efficiency through automation, ensure compliance with employment legislation and provide accurate timely data to support workforce planning and reporting.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, and an additional two years thereafter subject to satisfactory performance and strategic review.

Learning Management System

This Lot seeks a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) to support the full training lifecycle, from course creation and scheduling to tracking learner progress and compliance reporting. The solution should enable digital learning models and provide clear insight into training effectiveness and workforce development.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, and an additional two years thereafter subject to satisfactory performance and strategic review.

Health and Safety

This Lot focuses on a Health and Safety management solution to streamline the recording, monitoring and reporting of incidents, audits and risk assessments. The system should promote proactive safety management, ensure compliance with statutory requirements and provide robust analytics to support a safe and compliant working environment.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, and an additional two years thereafter subject to satisfactory performance and strategic review.

Planning Information

Interested Providers are invited to fill in a questionnaire based on Connexus' minimum requirements. Providers that are able to fulfil these requirements will then be invited to fill in a request for information document and to participate in a Market Engagement Event, these are to be held at Connexus' Head Office on: Monday 6th October 2025, Wednesday 8th October 2025 and Thursday 9th October 2025 These sessions will involve an opportunity for providers to demonstrate their software solutions against a predefined set criteria (as provided by Connexus). They will also offer the opportunity to ask questions from a buyer and provider perspective. Connexus will use the information gathered from the events and the RFI responses to inform the procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080919-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48931000 - Training software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212931 - Training software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
CONNEXUS HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Jayne Stringer
Contact Email
procurement@connexus-group.co.uk
Contact Phone
03332313233

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAVEN ARMS
Postcode
SY7 9BW
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Church Stretton and Craven Arms
Westminster Constituency
South Shropshire

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