Planning

Payroll Software

ORBIT GROUP LIMITED

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Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 09:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by ORBIT GROUP LIMITED, a sub-central government public authority located in Coventry, UK, involves purchasing a new payroll software solution. This is due to the expiration of the existing contract in February 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with plans to establish the procurement route. This process is classified under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The anticipated timeline includes a future notice date on 1st May 2026, and the intended contract period will span from 25th February 2027 to 24th February 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those experienced in enterprise-level payroll systems. Companies specialising in software solutions that can adapt to public authority needs may find this a lucrative opportunity for business growth. Firms well-versed in bidding for public sector contracts will be particularly suited to compete, given the nature of the public authority procurement process. This procurement offers a chance to secure a long-term engagement with a prominent organisation within the public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payroll Software

Notice Description

Due to contract expiry in February 2027, Orbit will be looking to procure a new payroll software solution. It is undecided yet which procurement route this will take.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005109-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2027 - 24 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORBIT GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
group.tenders@orbit.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 2SU
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wyken
Westminster Constituency
Coventry East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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