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31 Jul 2026 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "HR Ecosystem Refresh" was conducted by the Heritage Fund, a public body located in London, United Kingdom. This process, classified under the IT services category (CPV code 72000000), involved the provision of IT services related to HR systems, including core HCM, talent optimisation, payroll, learning, and recruiting. The procurement reached its completion stage, with the contract awarded on 22 July 2026. The procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to its classification outside the directive's scope. The awarded contract is valued at £325,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services and HR software packages, which could benefit from demonstrating expertise in delivering HR systems and optimising talent management solutions. Although the main contract was awarded to Workday Ltd, companies with similar capabilities in IT consultancy, software development, and support services could position themselves as strong contenders for similar future contracts. Businesses suited for such opportunities should ideally have a robust record in delivering large-scale IT solutions and a capacity for integration and support services tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

HR Ecosystem Refresh

Notice Description

An HR system to provide: Core HCM Talent Optimisation Payroll Learning Recruiting

Lot Information

Lot 1

HR System to provide Talent optimisation Recruitment Payroll Performance Management

Procurement Information

Direct award from a Government framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d903
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072785-2026
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
Large, 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

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
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERITAGE FUND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 2YA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKDAY

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