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HR & Payroll System

Chelmsford City Council

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01 Dec 2025 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HR & Payroll System", conducted by Chelmsford City Council, falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The process was aimed at providing the council's HR and payroll software system, utilising the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework. This procurement, classified under the "goods" category, was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was not within the scope of the directive. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract, valued at £767,000, was signed on 1st October 2025. Located in the region of UKH3, this initiative aligns with the organisation's role as a regional or local authority providing general public services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in software and information systems, as it requires expertise in HR and payroll solutions. Large businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive software systems are well-suited for such contracts, demonstrated by the successful supplier, Softcat PLC. This contract underlines the potential for companies to secure significant projects in collaboration with regional authorities, leveraging frameworks like KCS to streamline the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

The provision of the Councils HR & Payroll Software System (Itrent)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded and procured via the KCS Software Products and Associated services framework.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078585-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£767,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Chelmsford City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat PLC

Further Information

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