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HR and Payroll Data Migration and Testing

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "HR and Payroll Data Migration and Testing" was conducted by Gloucestershire County Council, a regional or local authority in the UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically data services, as per the CPV classification. The work was to support the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation and was awarded under a direct award process within the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, following Regulation 33 related to framework agreements. The contract, awarded to EPI-USE Ltd and valued at £1,235,000, was signed on the 18th of December, 2025. The process is classified as complete with the primary delivery address located in Gloucester, region UKK1.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in data services, specifically those with expertise in HR and payroll systems integration and testing. Although this particular procurement has been awarded, enterprises with capabilities in similar data migration and ERP support services may find future opportunities in partnering with local authorities like Gloucestershire County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as EPI-USE Ltd, which was the supplier for this contract, may find favourable prospects in direct awards under established framework agreements, especially those familiar with navigating and executing call-off contracts as per the framework's criteria.

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Notice Title

HR and Payroll Data Migration and Testing

Notice Description

HR and Payroll Data Migration and Testing to support the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award under Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework agreement to Epi-Use Limited in accordance with the framework's direct award criteria. Additional information: A contract extension of up to six months is available, to be exercised if an extended hypercare period is required. This provision recognises the uncertain nature of the transition phase, including potential early-stage issues and unforeseen challenges that may necessitate additional support.

Options: A contract extension of up to six months is available.

Procurement Information

Regulation 33 (Framework Agreements) A call-off contract under a framework is not a new procurement procedure requiring advertisement, because: The competition already took place when the framework was established The call-off is conducted within the rules of that framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047739-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,235,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20255 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPI-USE

Further Information

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