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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Redditch Borough Council for the "Contract for Payroll and HR Software" is now complete. Classified under the services category within the IT industry, this contract pertains to the provision of software and support services. The tender was conducted as a direct award "below threshold - without competition," emphasising efficiency in the procurement method. The contract will run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with its terms officially documented on 18th June 2026. Redditch Borough Council, located in Worcestershire, sought solutions applicable to several UK regions, including the Midlands and southern counties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software development firms, particularly those experienced in payroll and HR applications. Businesses equipped to deliver IT consulting and support services may find similar opportunities in future procurements. As the awarded contractor, FRONTIER SOFTWARE PLC, stands as an SME, the tender process highlights how small to medium-sized enterprises can successfully secure government contracts, promoting business growth in sectors offering specialised technological services.

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Notice Title

Contract for Payroll and HR Software

Notice Description

RBC Contract for Payroll and HR Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b817
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057577-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 8AH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER SOFTWARE

Further Information

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