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CPT_25_01 ERP System (Payroll Services)

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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19 Dec 2025 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed a public procurement process for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System focused on Payroll Services. This contract, classed under the Information Technology services category, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition due to its procurement method being a direct call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract commenced on 30th November 2025 and will continue for four years and two months, ending on 29th January 2030. The total estimated contract value stands at £315,967.58, exclusive of VAT, and £379,161.10, inclusive of VAT. The services are to be delivered in the UK, with key participation from the company Softcat plc, which has been identified as the supplier for this opportunity.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in payroll systems and solutions. Companies that are part of government frameworks, like the CCS G-Cloud, are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, especially when direct award processes are utilised. Subcontracting opportunities are also anticipated, as the main contract includes subcontracted services to MHR International UK Limited. Organisations with robust capabilities in delivering comprehensive ERP solutions, especially those catering to public law entities, could significantly benefit by enhancing their service portfolio and reputation through successful project execution within government contracts.

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Notice Title

CPT_25_01 ERP System (Payroll Services)

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a Payroll service. The contract commenced on Sunday 30th November 2025, for four years and two months until Tuesday 29th January 2030. The estimated total contract value, exclusive of VAT is up to PS315,967.58 and inclusive of VAT, is up to PS379,161.10 over the four-year and two months duration.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a Payroll Services contract. 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-05faef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085147-2025
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
Large

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
£315,967 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 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
ima orosei
Contact Email
ima.orosei@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SOFTCAT

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