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HR Software & Associated Services - MHR iTrent

THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND

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04 Sep 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HR Software & Associated Services - MHR iTrent" was conducted by The National Lottery Community Fund. This procurement, classified under IT services, was completed in September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 29th August 2025. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement employed a limited method without prior publication for a call for competition, as it was a call-off from a framework agreement under KCS Software Products and Associated Services Y23065. Despite the initial lot being cancelled, the contract was eventually awarded to Softcat PLC for the provision of MHR iTrent software services, valued at £413,633.93.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sectors, particularly those specialising in HR information systems. Companies within this industry can explore similar future opportunities for the provision of payroll and HR management solutions. Large enterprises, similar to Softcat PLC, might find these tenders particularly advantageous, especially when they involve call-offs from established frameworks that ensure steady procurement demand. The procurement process underscores the potential for strategic partnerships with public bodies like The National Lottery Community Fund, providing avenues for business growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

HR Software & Associated Services - MHR iTrent

Notice Description

HR Information System to enable the successful management of payroll and pensions, employee absence, people data processing, recording and reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MHR iTrent software to enable the successful management of payroll and pensions, employee absence, people data processing, recording and reporting.

Procurement Information

Call-Off from framework - KCS Software Products and Associated Services Y23065

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059479
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054056-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£413,633 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months 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 NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1TR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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