Tender

HRM Solution Partner

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University is currently undertaking a procurement process to identify a partner for their new Human Resource Management (HRM) Solution. The tender, titled "HRM Solution Partner," falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and is located in the UK, specifically Coventry, West Midlands. As of October 2025, the process is in the tender stage, following preliminary planning stages. Notably, the process is being administered as a Competitive Flexible Process with key stages including the Conditions of Participation and the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Key deadlines include the expression of interest deadline on 27th October 2025, with the contract award period concluding by 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of implementing robust HRM systems. With a projected contract value of £3,000,000, this tender is well-suited for software providers who can demonstrate high-quality offerings alongside competitive pricing and sustainability credentials. The process is structured to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, further broadening potential engagement. The selected partner will potentially work with Coventry University over a multi-year term, with an initial period followed by potential extensions, providing a promising platform for long-term growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HRM Solution Partner

Notice Description

This process will be a two-stage process under the Public Regulations 2024 to be run as a Competitive Flexible Process. The procurement process will include the Conditions of Participation stage, which will be utilised for shortlisting suppliers and the Invitation to Tender stage, which will include the shortlisted suppliers. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982770070

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3+1+1 contract. Each one year extension to be agreed by Coventry University and the Supplier.

Planning Information

We invite you to attend an on-campus Coventry University Presentation and Q&A panel on Monday 29th September 2025 either between 10am and 1pm and 2pm and 5pm. The pre-market engagement session will take place at the following location: Coventry University, Armstrong Siddeley Building, first floor, room AS106 and AS107, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5DL. Maximum participants per company: 2 You will be joined alongside other potential bidder/suppliers to have a pre-tender open discussion and QA panel session between our People Team, IT Digital Services and Procurement professionals. It will be an opportunity for valued partners like yourselves to ask questions about our current HRM solution, system challenges and implementation plans, including our expectations from a partner moving forwards. After this session, you will receive an invitation to respond to a Conditions of Participation stage, which will be released on Friday 3rd October 2025. This process will be a two-stage process under the Public Regulations 2024 and will be run under the Competitive Flexible Process. The procurement process will include the Conditions of Participation stage, which will be utilised for shortlisting suppliers and the Invitation to Tender stage, which will include the shortlisted suppliers. The process is designed for fairness and transparency to all the suppliers that wish to work with Coventry University and declare an expression of interest utilising the University’s procurement portal below. https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062004-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
ad7747@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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