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Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Legal Complaints is seeking proposals for the provision of cloud-based HR and Payroll systems, including migration from the current system. This procurement process falls under the services category and employs an open competition method. The tender, identifiable by ID LEGO285, is active and pertains to central government public authority. Interested suppliers have until 28th August 2026 at 12:00 BST to submit offers. The estimated contract value is £108,000, exclusive of VAT, with potential extension options. The delivery locations encompass several regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in HR and payroll software development, particularly those experienced in providing time accounting and human resources software. SMEs are encouraged to participate as the contract indicates suitability criteria conducive for small and medium enterprises. Businesses that can demonstrate comprehensive solutions fitting the Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and use cases stand a good chance in the procurement process, which will be evaluated based on the best fit against these criteria. This opportunity can extend business reach across various UK regions, enhancing market presence and credibility.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HR Systems

Notice Description

Cloud based HR and Payroll Systems Provision, plus migration from current system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e069
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075845-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OFFICE FOR LEGAL COMPLAINTS
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
B1 2RA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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