This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 12:27

Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool College of Further Education has completed the procurement process for HR and Payroll Software, with MHR INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED as the successful supplier. The buying organisation, located at Stockton Street, Hartlepool, sought services related to human resources management consultancy and payroll management within the UK. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold, reflecting an open tender process. Key milestones include a signing date of 29 January 2026 and a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential renewals extending until 31 March 2031.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies specialised in HR and payroll software solutions, especially those capable of providing high-quality, value-added services. The procurement process, which evaluates technical quality, price, and additional value, suits businesses with established credentials in these domains. SMEs and voluntary sector enterprises had particular encouragement to participate, presenting a lucrative path for business growth through collaboration with educational institutions like Hartlepool College of Further Education.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Hartlepool College of Further Education - HR and Payroll Software

Notice Description

Hartlepool College of Further Education - Tender for the provision of HR and Payroll Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a039
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009941-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,192 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 7NT
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Burn Valley
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED

Further Information

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