Award

Secure Human Resources (HR - Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/Service)

SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined in this contract award notice involves South Norfolk District Council, which has engaged in a call-off from G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13), specifically Lot 2 Cloud Software. The contract, titled "Secure Human Resources (HR - Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/Service)," falls under the IT services industry category, indicating a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method used was limited, foregoing a prior publication of a call for competition, and the process falls outside the scope of typical directives. The award stage is the focus of this document, with notable dates being the original contract issue in July 2023 and a variation on 17th July 2025, which extends the contract to 20th July 2027. The contract is being delivered in the East of England, specifically regions UKH15 and UKH17.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in HR software services, particularly those adept in providing Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions focused on human resources and payroll. Although the contract has already been awarded to CIPHR Ltd, businesses with similar capabilities can find potential growth in aligning themselves with such procurement frameworks, potentially enhancing their market presence within similar public sector requirements. Companies with a robust cloud service offering, committed to delivering sophisticated HR software solutions, including analytics and outsourced services, would be well-suited to engage in future procurements of this nature. Furthermore, keeping abreast of potential extensions or additional requirements within such contracts could offer additional avenues for expansion and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Secure Human Resources (HR - Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/Service)

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for South Norfolk District Council for Secure Human Resources - HR - Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/Service. It is an award for a Call off from G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13), Lot 2 Cloud Software

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for HR Software services for SNDC. Additional information: Call off includes: Original Contract Issued in July 2023 for the original contract value of PS515, 983. AND The variation to the contract issued 17th July 2025 which: 1/ Triggers the 12 month extension so the contract will now end 20th July 2027 2/ Includes a new CIPHR Analytic subscription at a cost of PS19,000. So total contract award is for PS534, 983

Options: Original Contract Term was 3 years with optional 12 month extension. (which has been triggered with the variation that forms part of this notice).

Procurement Information

This is a Contract Award Notice for South Norfolk District Council for a Call off from G-Cloud 13 (RM1557.13), Lot 2 Cloud Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060099
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000914-2026
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£534,983 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years 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
SOUTH NORFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0WF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Brundall
Westminster Constituency
Broadland and Fakenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPHR

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