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10 Jun 2026 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Brookes University has completed a procurement process for the renewal of its HR System, titled "HR System Renewal - People XD." This contract falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software packages (CPV code 48450000) and is designated as a procurement of goods. The process utilised a limited procurement method, concluding with an award without prior publication, facilitated through the G-Cloud 14 Direct Award process. The awarded contract, valued at £960,480.60, was signed on 22 May 2026. The principal location for delivery is the UK. This tender process was part of the university's strategic renewal of IT systems to enhance operational efficiency, with the award status marked as active.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software solutions. Companies with proven capabilities in delivering large-scale information technology systems, particularly those offering flexible and scalable solutions, would have significant potential to compete in similar future procurement processes. The contract's focus on renewal and system enhancement opens the door for enterprises that are adept at providing innovative technology solutions, demonstrating strategic value to public sector organisations like Oxford Brookes University. Participation in such tenders offers businesses the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with public bodies, enriching their portfolios with high-profile projects.

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Notice Title

HR System Renewal - People XD

Notice Description

HR System Contract Renewal for People XD

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR System Contract Renewal People XD

Options: 1 x 12 months

Procurement Information

Awarded via G-Cloud 14 Direct Award process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054779-2026
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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£960,480 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 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
OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX3 0BP
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Churchill
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

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