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HR & Payroll System

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Uttlesford District Council, centres around the acquisition of a HR and Payroll System, specifically the MHR Itrent, categorised under Software packages and information systems. Located in Saffron Walden, United Kingdom, this tender has completed its award phase as of 2nd April 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd March 2026. The procurement method was limited, awarded without prior publication via the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework. The project falls under the procurement of goods, targeting the UKH3 region. 

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in software solutions within the public sector. Softcat PLC emerged as the successful supplier, a large organisation based in Buckinghamshire, indicating that established companies with expertise in public sector frameworks are well-suited for such contracts. The limited procurement method and framework agreement imply streamlined opportunities for businesses capable of aligning with specific public sector software needs, especially those familiar with framework procurement processes. 

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

Provision of a HR & Payroll system (MHR Itrent). Awarded via the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a HR & Payroll system (MHR Itrent). Awarded via the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework.

Procurement Information

Awarded via public sector framework agreement - KCS Software Products and Associated Services Y23065

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031018-2026
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
£217,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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