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Award

17 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Human & Resources & Payroll Software" was undertaken by Dacorum Borough Council, located in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. Falling under the software package and information systems industry category, this contract involves the supply of goods. The contract, which was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, reached the award stage on 17th June 2026. Despite one lot being cancelled, the procurement culminated in an active award to MHR International UK Ltd, with a contract value of £519,367.75. The procurement was executed through a framework without options for changes, and was recorded as complete according to the legal framework CELEX 32014L0024. The framework ensures adherence to the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), and covers the region of UKH2, making it pertinent to the demands of that area.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in time accounting or human resources software packages. Companies offering comprehensive software solutions aligned with the needs of regional or local authorities will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. As the procurement was awarded through a framework agreement, it favours businesses ready to deliver modules effectively within established parameters. The nature of this procurement might cater especially well to large firms like the awarded supplier, MHR International UK Ltd, which shows a preference for entities with the capability to manage extensive software deployments and associated services in the public sector, facilitating opportunities for both collaboration and service expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Human & Resources & Payroll Software

Notice Description

Human & Resources & Payroll Software and associated services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Human & Resources & Payroll Software and associated services procured via Software Products & Associated Services Framework Y23065

Procurement Information

Awarded via a Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057084-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
£519,367 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks 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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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