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Provision of HR Case Management System

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT)

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20 Mar 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Kent County Council, trading as HR Connect, was aimed at acquiring a Human Resources Case Management System. The tender fell under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and involved the procurement of goods within the United Kingdom. The contracting authority awarded the contract to Iken Business Limited on 19th March 2026, with the contract valued at £95,000. The procurement was executed via a limited method without prior publication, reflecting its alignment with the G-Cloud 14 Framework.

This award provides business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in HR software solutions. Iken Business Limited, a large supplier, succeeded in securing this contract, indicating the competitiveness and value expected in such procurements. Organisations with expertise in developing software systems that enhance employee relations and case management stand a good chance in similar contract opportunities, adding to their portfolio and enabling expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of HR Case Management System

Notice Description

Procurement of case management system to manage employee relation cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of HR Case management and time recording software

Procurement Information

Procurement conducted in line with G-Cloud 14 Framework call off procedure

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025527-2026
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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A HR CONNECT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IKEN BUSINESS

Further Information

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