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PRN24208 Human Resource and Payroll Integrated System

CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Human Resource and Payroll Integrated System was conducted by Choice Housing Ireland Limited, a public authority operating under the Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement aimed to acquire a comprehensive system offering various modules such as recruitment and selection, onboarding, time and attendance, and payroll, all intended to enhance efficiency. The competitive flexible procedure was employed in this process, consistent with UK legislation, highlighting a two-stage selection with a focus on technical quality, social value, and price assessment. The procurement encompassed services in IT consulting, system implementation, and consultancy, addressing industry categories like system support and personnel services. The projected contract period spans from 2nd February 2026 to 2nd February 2029, with the possibility of extensions up to 10 years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in IT consultancy, software development, and human resource management sectors. Companies specialising in integrated system solutions that can streamline organisational processes are particularly well-suited to leverage such procurement processes. By participating, businesses can expand their market reach in the public sector, showcasing their capabilities in delivering efficient and effective HR and payroll systems. This process allows enterprises to build a portfolio with public authorities, fostering long-term professional relationships and potential future collaborations, especially within the technology-focused public service industries in the UK.

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Notice Title

PRN24208 Human Resource and Payroll Integrated System

Notice Description

Choice would like to procure a fully integrated HR/Payroll and Time & Attendance system which can streamline processes and improve efficiency. The elements we would ideally like the system to include are recruitment and selection module, onboarding of employees, L&D module, NI Equality reporting, time and attendance module, employee self -service portal, manager approval portal and payroll module

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Should an extension be required, it will be granted for a further three years subject to internal Senior Management approvals and under the Terms and Conditions within the contract which will include break clauses. There will also be two further sets of two year extensions which will also be subject the internal Senior approval. Therefore, the overall agreement for the contract is up to 10 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ff5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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


CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

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

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

79211110 - Payroll management services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£766,977 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHOICE HOUSING IRELAND LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 4DN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

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