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HR System

CALICO HOMES LIMITED

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06 Oct 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

Calico Homes Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Burnley, has completed a procurement process for an HR system, aimed at managing HR-related matters such as absence, expenses, and learning and development. The tender, categorised under 'goods' and within the IT industry, was directly awarded to MHR International UK Limited. Awarding this contract aligns with Calico Homes' strategic plans, avoiding the disruption and costs associated with system change. The procurement, valued at £516,695.03, covers a contract period from 6th October 2025 to 30th August 2030, ensuring continuity and mitigation of any potential business operation disruption.

This direct award approach provides a streamlined opportunity for businesses experienced in offering comprehensive HR software solutions to establish long-term relationships with public authorities. Given the strategic considerations and lack of a competitive tendering process, large-scale enterprises with well-established capabilities in HR software provision, like MHR International UK Limited, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement scenarios. Such opportunities not only expand business influence within the public sector but also allow companies to potentially influence and integrate fully with a buyer’s strategic operational infrastructure.

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Notice Title

HR System

Notice Description

Software for the provision of management of HR related matters including absence and expenses along with L&D

Procurement Information

The grounds for this award are that the re-procurement and new system implementation would not align with the contracting authority's long-term system strategy plans. Other systems and Framework offer have been consider with demonstrations but the commercial impact for change in software at this point would be restrictive due to the level of disruption, resources and cost impact to the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062506-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,695 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CALICO HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@calico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURNLEY
Postcode
BB11 2ED
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Burnley
Electoral Ward
Daneshouse with Stoneyholme
Westminster Constituency
Burnley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

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