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Resourcelink Renewal - read only (Zellis)

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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15 Jun 2026 at 10:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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15 Jun 2026 at 10:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, located in Falmer, Brighton, is the contracting authority for the "Resourcelink Renewal - read only (Zellis)" project, aimed at extending its payroll and HR systems and software services. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method was a direct award, justified under Schedule 5, Section 7 of the Procurement Act 2023, due to the technical necessity of using the existing supplier, Zellis UK Limited, to avoid compatibility issues. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 1st July 2026, and execution set between 1st October 2026 and 30th September 2029.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses that specialise in IT services, specifically those providing comprehensive payroll and HR solutions. Firms with expertise in software development and technical consulting that can leverage existing platforms, like Zellis’ Resourcelink, will find opportunities in such exclusive procurement processes. Although the opportunity for new suppliers was limited due to technical constraints, businesses that can demonstrate seamless integration capabilities with existing systems might become critical partners in future extensions or similar direct award circumstances.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Resourcelink Renewal - read only (Zellis)

Notice Description

The University has used the Resourcelink for the provision of payroll and HR systems and software services.

Procurement Information

The procurement is to be direct awarded as an exclusion under Schedule 5, Section 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,194 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£418,194 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZELLIS UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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