Tender

Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College has issued an invitation to tender for the provision, support, and maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System. This procurement falls under the 'system and support services' industry category and is classified as a services contract. The main location for this tender is Aberdeen, UK, specifically at the Aberdeen City Campus. This tender is currently in the 'tender update' stage, with the submission deadline recently extended to 12:00 PM on 20th July 2026 due to a bidder's request. The process follows an open procurement method under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024, with electronic submissions encouraged via the designated platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources and payroll software solutions. Companies experienced in providing system support services, software integration consultancy, and those offering internet or data services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract period spans six years, with potential extensions, offering long-term business growth potential. The procurement encourages innovation and competitiveness, as the evaluation will focus on both quality and price criteria, providing an advantage for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality services within competitive pricing strategies.

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Notice Title

Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender for Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System to North East Scotland College, as per the tender documentation

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to three further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement. The College shall activate these extensions by notification in writing to the Contract holder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055654-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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