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Tender

11 Aug 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sovini Limited, a public authority recognized at the sub-central government level, is conducting an open tender for an HR and Payroll System with a procurement value of £600,000. The project is located in Bootle, UK, and is in the tender stage as of 11th August 2026. Interested suppliers have until 11th September 2026 to submit their proposals via the electronic portal, with an enquiry period closure on 2nd September 2026. The procurement process follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, which includes a three-stage approach comprising Initial Tender Submission, Dialogue Stage, and Invitation to Submit Final Tenders. The project includes various software packages relevant to time accounting, human resources, and payroll services, scheduled to start on 1st April 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in integrated HR and Payroll solutions, particularly those with experience in providing scalable, innovative platforms that enhance data quality, workflow automation, and GDPR compliance. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to participate, given the competitive nature and inclusivity of the process. Suppliers with expertise in self-service functionality and integration with Microsoft ecosystems will find this tender particularly attractive as it promises a robust platform conducive to future organisational growth and adoption of AI-enabled capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

The Authority's key objectives are to: *Implement a single, integrated HR and Payroll solution that provides a single source of truth for workforce data. *Improve employee and manager experience through intuitive self-service functionality accessible via desktop and mobile devices. *Reduce manual administration through workflow automation, configurable approvals and digital document management. *Strengthen payroll efficiency, accuracy and statutory compliance. *Enhance management reporting, analytics and workforce planning capabilities. *Support future organisational growth, restructuring and changes in ways of working. *Improve data quality, governance, auditability and GDPR compliance. *Enable integration with the Authority's wider Microsoft ecosystem and corporate applications. *Provide a scalable platform that supports innovation, emerging technologies and future AI-enabled capabilities. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bootle:-Time-accounting-or-human-resources-software-package./E6PVD2MG48 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E6PVD2MG48

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to 24-months in 12 month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076407-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48442000 - Financial systems software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2032 4-5 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
SOVINI 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 6UR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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