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25 Sep 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

Hopwood Hall College is seeking a supplier for a fully integrated human resources and payroll system, including its provision, implementation and ongoing support. The requirement combines HR and payroll software with payroll management services. The college is based in Rochdale, and delivery is specified in the United Kingdom. The procurement is for services and is organised as a single lot. The system is intended to support the college’s HR and payroll functions through one integrated solution; suppliers should consult the procurement requirements to understand the detailed scope and implementation expectations.

The college invited offers through an open procedure. The enquiry deadline was 16 October 2026 at 17:00, and the bid deadline was 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The estimated contract period runs from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030, with two possible 12-month extensions, up to 30 June 2032. The estimated value is £420,000 excluding VAT (£504,000 including VAT). Award is based on quality, weighted at 70%, and price, weighted at 30%. The selection criteria cover economic and technical capability; further details are set out in the procurement documents. Bids may be submitted in English electronically. The scheduled award decision date is 1 July 2027.

This opportunity suits suppliers able to deliver an integrated HR and payroll platform and take responsibility for implementation and continuing support, alongside payroll management services. The college describes the requirement as needing a suitably experienced supplier, so relevant experience deploying and supporting systems that combine HR and payroll functions will be important. The substantial quality weighting means bidders should be ready to demonstrate the usability, reliability and service arrangements of their proposed solution, as well as its price. The single-lot arrangement calls for a supplier able to cover the combined requirement rather than bid for a separate component. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants. The technical and economic selection requirements should be checked in the procurement documents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hopwood Hall College - Provision of HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

Hopwood Hall College seeks to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide, implement, and support a fully integrated HR and Payroll system. For more information, please review tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090990-2026
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
Open 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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79211110 - Payroll management services

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hopwood Hall College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
M24 6XH
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Hopwood Hall
Westminster Constituency
Heywood and Middleton North

Further Information

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