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CPT_25_01 ERP (HR_System)

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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08 Dec 2025 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed its procurement process for a contract titled "CPT_25_01 ERP (HR System)" within the Information Technology Services industry. This contract, awarded to XCD HR LIMITED, pertains to the provision of a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for HR, recruitment, and performance management. The procurement was executed through a direct call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework, without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st November 2025 and will officially commence on 31st January 2026, with an initial term of two years and potential extensions up to 2030. The total estimated contract value excluding VAT is up to £369,433.47, reaching up to £443,320.16 inclusive of VAT over the possible four-year period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialised in delivering advanced HR solutions with a focus on government entities. Businesses like XCD HR LIMITED, which is a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), can leverage such contracts to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, especially in providing SaaS solutions to public bodies. Given the nature of the framework agreement used, companies skilled in expedited deployments and capable of working within predefined government frameworks would find this type of opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and establishing a strong portfolio in public sector technology services.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_01 ERP (HR_System)

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for the provision of a fully integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution encompassing HR, recruitment, and performance management functionalities. The contract will commence on Saturday, 31 January 2026, with an initial term of two years ending on Sunday, 30 January 2028. There are two optional 12-month extensions available, which could extend the contract until Wednesday, 30 January 2030. The estimated total contract value, exclusive of VAT is up to PS369433.47 and inclusive of VAT, is up to PS443,320.16 over the four-year duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for the provision of a fully integrated Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution encompassing HR, recruitment, and performance management functionalities. This contract was awarded via Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded by direct call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework agreement, which was procured in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Reference: Framework Agreement 2024/S 000-037392.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f04d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080409-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£369,433 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XCD HR

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