Tender

HR and Payroll Software Solution

BE ONE HOMES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 14:21

PlanningUpdate

18 Mar 2026 at 08:52

Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

Be One Homes is currently seeking bids for the provision of a Cloud Based HR and Payroll Software Solution. The open procurement process, managed through the e-procurement portal, The Chest, is titled "HR and Payroll Software Solution" and falls under the industry categories of time accounting or human resources software packages, and software programming and consultancy services. The procuring entity is located in Bolton, United Kingdom. Key dates include the closing of the tender period on 29th May 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 21st May 2026. The contract is set to commence in February 2027, allowing for trial runs before the expiry of the current contract in May 2027.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud-based HR and payroll solutions. It is a lucrative contract valued at up to £600,000, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs capable of meeting the mandatory requirements outlined in the tender documents. Ideal candidates are those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive software and consultancy services that adhere to the specifications. With an open competition and evaluation criteria focusing on quality and cost-effectiveness, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and demonstrate superior service quality stand to benefit greatly.

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Notice Title

HR and Payroll Software Solution

Notice Description

This invitation to tender is for the provision of a Cloud Based HR and Payroll Software Solution for Be One Homes. The existing contract expires May 2027 however we are looking to go live in February 2027 to allow for parallel runs and ensure accuracy. We are seeking to award a contract to one entity that can provide the mandatory services required as outlined within the tender documents. All communications for this tender activity are to be via The Chest (e-procurement portal).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Be One Homes may extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each (each an "Extension Period"), subject to satisfactory performance by the Contractor and continued business need

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in contributing to this engagement are invited to complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted on the Chest by no later than Wednesday 18th March 12 noon. There are no formal documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Please follow the below link to access the questionnaire. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=28806dc3-d81b-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040042-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BE ONE HOMES
Additional Buyers

BOLTON AT HOME LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 8SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Halliwell
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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