Tender

Human Resources Information System

THE ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA

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Tender

12 Mar 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is seeking a supplier for a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) as they prepare to phase out their existing system in October 2026. This tender falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is happening in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, interested parties have until 25th March 2026 to submit their proposals, with the enquiry period ending on 19th March 2026. The open procedure procurement method has given rise to a contract opportunity valued up to £600,000. Submissions are to be emailed directly to legal@cssd.ac.uk.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software and associated services, particularly those experienced in delivering quality cloud-based systems. Companies capable of meeting stringent core criteria, demonstrating a solid track record and possessing an effective implementation approach stand to gain from winning this contract. Given the accelerated procedure rationale due to urgency, businesses ready to mobilise promptly and provide cost-effective solutions will find this competitive process advantageous for growth. Moreover, this procurement invites public sector business engagement, enhancing visibility with central government organisations.

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Notice Title

Human Resources Information System

Notice Description

Royal Central is procuring a new cloud based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) supplier, ahead of the phase out of the existing HRIS in October 2026. The chosen HRIS must satisfy the core requirements as per the Invitation to Tender Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066899
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022427-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related 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
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
THE ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW3 3HY
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Belsize
Westminster Constituency
Hampstead and Highgate

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