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NCHA202557- People System Soft Market Testing

NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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Planning

29 Jul 2026 at 14:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited is seeking to procure an integrated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) as part of their People System Soft Market Testing process. This procurement initiative aims to manage all standard HR processes, recruitment, and payroll, focusing on user-friendly, intuitive solutions. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone set on 17th August 2026 for market engagement. Located in Nottingham (region UKF14), the project involves a preliminary market engagement notice accessible via Find a Tender. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to IT, recruitment, and payroll management services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, software development, and recruitment services. Companies providing advanced HR solutions with capabilities in intuitive self-service, dynamic recruitment portals, and comprehensive payroll interfaces could greatly benefit. The selection process highlights the potential for competitive growth by demonstrating innovative technologies and user-centric solutions. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those with a solid track record in providing IT consulting and HR management systems, alongside a capacity for integrating seamless and advanced technological offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NCHA202557- People System Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) will presently be inviting tenders from organisations for the provision of a user friendly, intuitive Human Resources Information System (HRIS). We are looking for an integrated People System for best managing all standard People /HR processes, Recruitment and Payroll. To participate in this Soft Market Testing, please email procurement@ncha.org.uk to request a copy of the questions and accompanying documentation. This information will need to be returned by the submission deadline advertised in this notice to procurement@ncha.org.uk

Planning Information

We will be looking for an integrated People System that will enable the digital processing of all people management processes through the employee lifecycle, from hire to retire. We are interested in learning what potential solutions are available on the market that embrace latest technologies with a strong focus on providing first-rate user experiences including and/or have integrated links for: • Intuitive self-service and report generation for both employees and managers • Dynamic recruitment portal, including an applicant tracking system (ATS) • Payroll interface for salary, sickness absence overtime etc • Creating rota / rostering / work shift patterns • Learning Management System, including learning solutions and training records.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071835-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

79211110 - Payroll management services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2033 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION 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
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG11 8PY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Clifton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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