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Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority to acquire a Human Resources Information System (HRIS), focusing on the software package and information systems industry category. The process was carried out under a limited procurement method, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework Lot 2 for cloud software. Although the direct award process initially included optional extensions and was planned through a framework, the lot status was ultimately cancelled. However, a contract was successfully signed on 9th January 2026, with MHR International UK LTD as the supplier based in Nottingham, region UKC2, securing an active contract valued at £310,060.

This procurement offers growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses specialising in cloud-based software solutions, particularly those with offerings that satisfy significant functional, non-functional, and user performance requirements. Companies familiar with public sector criteria, particularly under frameworks such as CCS G-Cloud, would be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities. The successful tendering illustrated the importance of tailored software packages that align closely with the needs of public bodies like fire and rescue services, potentially allowing suppliers to further refine their proposals for future procurement cycles.

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Notice Title

Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

Notice Description

Procurement of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) TWFRS to procure a cloud-based HRIS that will deliver a number of functional requirements (core HR / L&D modules), non-functional requirements (technical aspects) and user requirements (performance priorities).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award- Procured Via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework Lot 2: Cloud software. Followed G Cloud award criteria- long list short list to highlight supplier who best suited TWFRS requirements

Options: 1 X 12 Month Optional Extension

Procurement Information

Direct Award- Procured Via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework Lot 2: Cloud software. Followed G Cloud award criteria- long list short list to highlight supplier who best suited TWFRS requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£310,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 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
TYNE AND WEAR FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Paul Andrews
Contact Email
paul.andrews@twfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TYNE AND WEAR,
Postcode
SR5 3QY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

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