Award

Human Resource Management System

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 13:13

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 14:06

Award

02 Jan 2026 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service has undertaken a direct award procurement process for a Human Resource Management System, with HI BOB (UK) LIMITED selected as the supplier. The procurement is categorised under goods with a focus on human resources software packages. The contract, intended to ensure continuity of critical HR services during a transitional period, is valued at £185,862 net (£223,034 gross) and spans from 26th February 2026 to 25th February 2028. This initiative is crucial due to ongoing reforms within the policing sector, necessitating a flexible approach to procurement. The areas of delivery include various regions across the United Kingdom, from UKC to UKK. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award's status active as of 20th January 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in providing software solutions, particularly those specialising in HR management systems. Since the procurement method involved a direct award rather than a competitive procedure, large corporations with existing relationships and solutions in place, like HI BOB (UK) LIMITED, are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities. This approach can also benefit smaller businesses with niche expertise in transitioning services, as the police force reforms might lead to future procurement needs aligning with new technological standards and ongoing service evolution.

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Notice Title

Human Resource Management System

Notice Description

The provision of a human resource management system for Police Digital Service.

Procurement Information

The contracting authority is extending its current HRIS solution to maintain continuity of critical HR services during a period of transition. There is significant uncertainty regarding future requirements and contract duration due to ongoing reform initiatives within the policing sector. Running a full competitive procedure at this stage would likely result in bidders competing for a short-term contract that may not remain operational beyond the implementation phase, creating disproportionate cost and risk for both the authority and suppliers. A direct award ensures service continuity and avoids unnecessary market disruption during this transitional period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fedb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010942-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,862 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£185,862 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@pds.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HI BOB (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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