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Job Evaluation Reward Benchmarking Tool

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales has completed a procurement process titled "Job Evaluation Reward Benchmarking Tool," which falls under the industry category of maintenance of information technology software. This process was renowned for its services in developing a reward and role architecture solution aimed at enhancing job descriptions, job grading, and compensation modelling, with integrative tools for career pathways and organisational design. Located in the UK, the procurement was processed through a limited method as a direct call-off under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement RM6309, bypassing a call for competition. The contract, awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Ltd on 29 January 2026, represents a substantial investment of £124,736.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and human resource technologies, particularly those with capabilities in data visualisation and integration with existing HR platforms. Companies adept in delivering secure, central data management solutions would find themselves well-suited for similar future tenders. The framework agreement approach used here might also appeal to businesses already part of compliant frameworks, enabling them to leverage opportunities within established procurement channels without engaging in protracted competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Job Evaluation Reward Benchmarking Tool

Notice Description

Transport for Wales required a reward and role architecture solution to support the design and maintenance of job descriptions, job grading/evaluation, role benchmarking and pay modelling, with strong data visualisation to enable fair and transparent pay practices. The solution needed to provide an integrated capability for role profiles and job families, career pathways, workforce segmentation and analytics, and organisational design support, with secure centralised data management and integration with existing HR platforms (HRIS/payroll/skills/performance/workforce planning)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for Wales required a reward and role architecture solution to support the design and maintenance of job descriptions, job grading/evaluation, role benchmarking and pay modelling, with strong data visualisation to enable fair and transparent pay practices. The solution needed to provide an integrated capability for role profiles and job families, career pathways, workforce segmentation and analytics, and organisational design support, with secure centralised data management and integration with existing HR platforms (HRIS/payroll/skills/performance/workforce planning)

Procurement Information

The award of this contract was undertaken as a direct call-off under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement RM6309. This framework was established following a fully compliant competitive procedure conducted by CCS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06130f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,736 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2921673434

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

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