Award

Payroll and HR Software System

HULL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 14:26

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 17:18

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 10:58

Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Hull College has completed the procurement process for a Payroll and HR Software System to be implemented at its location in Hull, United Kingdom (Postal Code HU1 3DG). This contract is classified under the 'Personnel and payroll services' category and falls within the realm of public authority services provided by a sub-central government entity. The contract, awarded to HEALTHBOXHR LTD, was signed on 22nd April 2026 and extends until at least 31st March 2029, with a possibility for renewal up to 31st March 2031. The procurement stage has moved from planning to tendering and has culminated in an official award followed by the signing of the contract. This contract, valued at £208,500 GBP, was secured through an open procurement method, and the provision requires services delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies operating within the human resources and payroll software industry. Businesses specialising in these services can expand their portfolio by meeting the specific software and payroll needs of educational institutions like Hull College. SMEs, like HEALTHBOXHR LTD, are well-suited to bid, given the procurement method and the focus on compliance, pricing, and quality demonstrations. With a sizeable gross value and long-term contract potential, the tender encourages innovation and competitive pricing which could enable such companies to establish enduring partnerships with public sector bodies. This presents a compelling case for similar businesses seeking to strengthen their foothold in public procurement markets.

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Notice Title

Payroll and HR Software System

Notice Description

To provide Hull College with a Payroll and HR System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036714-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£208,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£208,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHBOXHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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