Tender

Payroll & HR Software System

HULL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 10:58

Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Hull College, located in Hull, is actively inviting tenders for the development of a Payroll & HR Software System under an open procurement procedure. This tender falls under the services main procurement category and targets personnel and payroll services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with important dates including an end date for tenders on 6th February 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 23rd January 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement is required to deliver services across various UK regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, with a total project value of £240,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software solutions to expand their operations by partnering with a public authority - Hull College in this case. Firms equipped to offer innovative, high-quality compliance solutions and the capability to meet robust technical and economic selection criteria are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially enhancing their market foothold via this significant engagement, which offers comprehensive countrywide delivery scope within the UK. The award criteria will focus on quality and price, with specific emphasis on quality demonstrations and compliance with specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payroll & HR Software System

Notice Description

Hull College is seeking bids for an integrated Payroll & HR System - please refer to the tender documents for full details and specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060204
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001741-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.navier@hull-college.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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