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HR System

MAGENTA LIVING

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15 Jul 2026 at 12:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HR System" was managed by Magenta Living, a body governed by public law and located in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. This contract, which falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software package, was procured through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition via the GCloud 14 framework. Although the lot in this tender was ultimately cancelled, an award was completed, and The Access Group was selected as the key supplier. The contract, valued at £259,200, was signed on 26th June 2026. This process is covered by the GPA and it reached the Awards and Contracts stage effectively.

The HR System tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources software packages. This specific procurement could appeal to large-scale enterprises capable of delivering sophisticated HR systems. Given that The Access Group was awarded the contract, businesses aspiring to engage in similar projects might consider aligning their offerings with the procurement requirements dictated by frameworks like GCloud. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth by providing entry into partnerships with public sector bodies like Magenta Living and by enhancing credentials in the HR software domain. Additionally, understanding the nuances of limited procurement methods can offer strategic advantages in bidding effectively for closed tender opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR System

Notice Description

HR system for Magenta Living

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured via GCloud 14 using the complaint route to market and evaluation techniques outlined within the GCloud user guides.

Procurement Information

Procured via GCloud 14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cbf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066779-2026
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
£259,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAGENTA LIVING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 5AA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ACCESS GROUP

Further Information

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