HR and Payroll System

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Notice Description

Aston University has awarded a contract to Access UK Ltd for the provision of its existing HR and Payroll System, PeopleXD. The contract supports continuity of a critical HR and Payroll system and includes associated system functionality, support, and potential future integration with existing University systems. The contract has been awarded via the G-Cloud framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University has awarded a contract to Access UK Ltd for the provision of its existing HR and Payroll System, PeopleXD. The system supports critical HR and payroll operations across the University. The award provides continuity of service, reduces implementation risk and disruption, and supports improved system functionality and reporting capability. The contract has been awarded via the G-Cloud framework as a compliant route to market. Additional information: The award report confirms the contract is for the existing HR and Payroll System, awarded to Access UK Ltd via G-Cloud, with a total potential contract value of PS1,429,617.60 excluding VAT if the optional one-year extension is exercised.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via direct award under the G-Cloud 14 framework, based on the supplier's ability to meet the University's requirements and ensure continuity of service. The decision to award to The Access UK Ltd is supported by the following: Ensures continuity of a critical HR and Payroll system Reduces implementation risk and potential service disruption Enables future integration with existing and developing University systems Achieves value for money through negotiated pricing and inclusion of additional functionality

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb13
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058953-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £1,429,617 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: BIRMINGHAM
Postcode: B4 7ET
Post Town: Birmingham
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location: TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority: Birmingham
Electoral Ward: Nechells
Westminster Constituency: Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: ACCESS

Further Information

Notice URLs

http://www.aston.ac.uk

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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