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MHR HR and Finance system

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES

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27 Aug 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the MHR HR and Finance system, organised by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, falls under the category of industry-specific software packages. The location associated with this procurement is the UKI6 region, specifically Kingston upon Thames. The process has progressed to the Award stage, with a contract having been signed on 26th July 2024. The procurement method used was a limited procedure whereby the contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as it falls outside the scope of the directive. The total contract value is £780,000, and the supplier awarded is Softcat Plc.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses focused on developing or providing HR and finance systems tailored to industry needs. With a specific emphasis on the cost of change and pricing, companies adept at managing these aspects could benefit significantly. Large suppliers or those positioned to offer comprehensive HR and finance solutions in the UK would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in future tenders, particularly within regional or local authorities. The focus on industry-specific software packages indicates potential growth for businesses capable of delivering specialised systems in the public sector.

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Notice Title

MHR HR and Finance system

Notice Description

HR and Payroll finance system

Procurement Information

The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 apply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051548-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Contact Name
- Ergin Rasit
Contact Email
ergin.rasit@kingston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2085475000

Buyer Location

Locality
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Postcode
KT1 1EU
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI6 Outer London - South

Local Authority
Kingston upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kingston Town
Westminster Constituency
Kingston and Surbiton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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