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Human Resources Information System

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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26 Nov 2025 at 11:22

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester has completed its procurement process for a Human Resources Information System to be provided by MHR International UK Limited. This public procurement falls under the category of software packages and information systems and is set to serve the Hampshire region in the United Kingdom. The process was handled as a direct award, given the need for continuity in HR services over the next five years with a contract value of £602,640 (excluding VAT). MHR International UK Limited, with a location in Nottingham, will deliver the service starting from 10th December 2025 until 10th December 2030, as per the scheduled award contract period.

This tender provides sustainable growth opportunities for businesses involved in delivering comprehensive software solutions, targeted especially towards SMEs, given the suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in HR software and payroll systems might find such contracts appealing, as they ensure a prolonged engagement over several years, allowing businesses to build long-term relationships with public sector educational institutions like the University of Winchester. Businesses in similar regions or with existing capability in such systems should consider enhancing their reputation and forging solid ties with public authorities through such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Human Resources Information System

Notice Description

Provision of end-to-end human resources information system, including payroll

Procurement Information

The University is looking to continue is current HR information system for the next 5 years to ensure uninterrupted service provision, whilst longer term options are explored. The total value of this contract will be PS602,640 (excl. VAT) for this period. A direct award will be used to procure/ renew these services with our existing supplier MHR International UK Limited, who currently provide these services to the University under the terms of a pre-existing agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077151-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£602,640 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ian.willson@winchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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