This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2026 at 15:45

Tender

28 May 2026 at 19:06

Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Places for People ERP System" is managed by Places for People Group Limited, a public authority operating within sub-central government in the United Kingdom. This endeavour focuses on acquiring a modern, integrated ERP solution to support the organisation’s expanding operations across the UK. The tender is in the tenderUpdate stage as of 18 June 2026, following its initial tender release in May 2026. The competitive flexible procedure employed invites submissions until 1 July 2026 at 17:00. The ERP system is vital for the organisation’s planned growth and efficient management of HR, finance, payroll, procurement, and asset management functions. The total estimated value for this contract is £60 million, with its implementation spanning from 1 April 2029 to 31 March 2039.

This tender creates expansive opportunities for ERP solution providers and software development companies capable of delivering enterprise-grade solutions. Companies specialising in ERP software packages and development services within the IT services industry would find this tender fitting. The winning provider will have the chance to significantly impact a major public authority’s digital transformation endeavour. With a focus on scalability, resilience, and alignment to organisational growth, businesses that demonstrate strong technical merit, quality product demonstrations, and competitive pricing have the potential to secure this high-value contract, supporting Places for People’s operations and future growth initiatives.

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Notice Title

Places for People ERP System

Notice Description

Places for People (PfP) employs in excess of 13,000 colleagues operating across the UK. The organisation intends to continue acquiring and integrating other organisations to expand its scale and enhance the services it provides to people and communities. As a result, PfP anticipates sustained growth over the next 10 years, increasing both workforce size and operational complexity. This growth trajectory introduces increasing demands around: Organisational integration Process standardisation Data consistency and governance Scalable support for HR, finance, payroll, procurement, and asset management Rapid onboarding of newly acquired organisations and colleagues In this context, a modern, integrated ERP solution is fundamental to enabling PfP to operate efficiently at scale. The future ERP platform must support mergers and acquisitions, enable consistent and flexible processes, and provide reliable, organisation-wide management information. PfP's long-term strategy includes rationalising its technology landscape through the alignment of business capabilities to enterprise-grade solutions. PfP is undertaking a competitive procurement process to assess ERP solutions. The outcome of this process is intended to support the organisation's transformation by modernising core enterprise capabilities and ensuring they remain scalable, resilient, and aligned to future growth. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Enterprise-resource-planning-software-package./Y487688HEW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Y487688HEW

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The 10 year software agreement will commence 1st April 2029. There is the option to extend the contract by up to five periods of 12 months. There is a maximum contract duration of 15 years

Planning Information

Places for People's current ERP contract has been in place for a decade, providing the backbone for our core business operations and supporting our strategic objectives across the organisation. This long-standing partnership has allowed us to manage our processes efficiently; however, as the contract is set to expire in 2029, it is essential that we begin to look ahead and evaluate the evolving technology landscape to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our business and stakeholders. Recognising the significance of a potential transition, we are actively reaching out to the market as part of a comprehensive pre-market engagement exercise. Our aim is to assess the latest advancements in ERP solutions, including new functionalities, system architectures, and integration capabilities, as well as to understand the direction of industry best practices. This proactive approach will help us identify opportunities to enhance our operations, improve value for money, and ensure compatibility with both current and future organisational priorities. By consulting with a range of potential suppliers, we hope to gather critical insights into the strengths and limitations of modern SaaS ERP offerings. These insights will directly inform the drafting of our tender documents, helping us to articulate requirements that are both ambitious and realistic, and aligned with the latest technological innovations. This process is designed not only to ensure a seamless transition when our current contract concludes, but also to position Places for People at the forefront of digital transformation within our sector. Ultimately, our goal is to ensure that our next ERP investment provides a robust, flexible, and future-proof platform capable of underpinning our continued growth and success, while supporting our mission to deliver aspirational homes and communities. Key Dates: Submission Deadline: Friday 9th January Shortlist for Demos: Friday 16th January Demos and Clarifications: 21st January - 30th January Please note: Participation in this preliminary market engagement does not guarantee involvement in subsequent stages. Places for People reserves the right to determine the scope and format of engagement activities, including demonstrations. We may not invite all respondents to follow-up sessions or demos, and selection will be based on relevance to the requirements and the objectives of the engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057756-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

72212451 - Enterprise resource planning software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2029 - 31 Mar 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-05-29

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Additional Buyers

PLACES FOR PEOPLE

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR5 6BZ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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