Tender

City of Wolverhampton College - HR & Payroll Software

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

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Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton College is initiating a tender process for acquiring HR & Payroll Software to upgrade their current system. This tender, part of the goods procurement category, involves an open competition method with a total value of £138,000. Potential suppliers should note the submission deadline is set for 19th September 2025, with enquiries closing on 9th September 2025. Located in Wolverhampton, UK, the procurement is under the oversight of legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2026, with a potential extension up to 31st July 2031.

For businesses operating within the time accounting or human resources software industry, this tender presents a significant opportunity for growth. Companies that specialise in delivering high-quality service requirements, system demonstrations, and fulfilling complex system needs are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) suppliers are particularly encouraged to participate. As the procurement method allows electronic submissions, interested parties can easily access and apply through the MultiQuote platform.

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Notice Title

City of Wolverhampton College - HR & Payroll Software

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton College are seeking proposals from providers of HR & Payroll Software to replace their existing system from a contract go-live date of 1st August 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050935-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Emma Middleton
Contact Email
emma.middleton@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01902 836000

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV14 6BT
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Bilston North
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton South East

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