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AccessHR system upgrade and integration of ATS and LMS

ACIS GROUP LIMITED

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:25

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AccessHR system upgrade and integration of ATS and LMS" was conducted by ACIS Group Limited, a public authority under sub-central government, based in Gainsborough, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of human resources software, with a specific focus on upgrading HR systems and integrating new functionalities such as Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to Access UK Limited. The main procurement method was a direct award due to existing software by Access HR being used, with the rationale involving exclusive intellectual property rights. The contract begins on 31st July 2026 and will run until 30th July 2029, indicating a significant opportunity for further development and system enhancement.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software solutions, particularly those with capabilities in integrating and enhancing existing platforms. The procurement was awarded to Access UK Limited, suggesting that large-scale enterprises with the ability to meet complex requirements and manage extensive system upgrades would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies with expertise in integrating LMS and ATS, alongside HR and payroll systems, can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and establish themselves as leaders in the HR tech industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AccessHR system upgrade and integration of ATS and LMS

Notice Description

Upgrading AccessHR to Access HR system inc. Evo Premium. Retaining functionality in screening, expenses, earlypay and payroll services. In addition integrating a Learning Management System (LMS) and Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Procurement Information

Acis Group Ltd currently has Access HR software and payroll services plus screening, expenses, earlypay. The Access HR software is being upgraded to another platform very soon. We are continuing with this software and upgrading to the new platform. In addition we are integrating Access LMS and Access ATS into the new Access HR system platform.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d02e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£396,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACIS GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 1GG
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Gainsborough South-West
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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