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Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner, a sub-central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a tender for a "HR - Competency Management Platform". This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically aimed at time accounting and human resources software. The procurement is valued at £2,800,000, with a gross total of £3,360,000, and is planned to span from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2030. Future notices for this procurement are expected to be published by 1st April 2027. The process is currently in the planning stage, building up to a potential tender process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sectors, particularly those specialising in human resources management platforms, to grow their business by partnering with a significant public authority. Firms with capabilities in developing HR competency systems could particularly benefit from competing for this contract, as it promises substantial engagement over three years. This is an invitation to prepare for the forthcoming tender, providing ample lead time for businesses to align their capabilities with the requirements of the London Fire Commissioner.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HR - Competency Management Platform

Notice Description

This is a Pipeline Notice, not a call for competition. Provision of a HR Competency Management Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b09d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054154-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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