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Hopwood Hall College - Provision of HR & Payroll System

Hopwood Hall College

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13 Oct 2026 at 09:21

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25 Sep 2026 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Hopwood Hall College is seeking a supplier to provide, implement and support a fully integrated human resources and payroll system. The requirement combines HR and payroll software with payroll management and personnel services. The college is based in Rochdale, and delivery is specified for the United Kingdom. This is a single-lot service requirement, covering the system and the support needed to put it into use and operate it. Suppliers offering integrated HR and payroll platforms, implementation services and ongoing support are the most directly relevant. The procurement is intended for a provider able to supply an end-to-end system rather than only a standalone payroll or HR product.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The deadline for questions was 16 October 2026 at 17:00, and bids were due by 30 October 2026 at 12:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030, with two possible 12-month extensions, up to 30 June 2032. Its estimated value is £420,000 excluding VAT (£504,000 including VAT). The single lot is assessed on quality, weighted at 70%, and price, weighted at 30%. Suppliers must meet economic and technical selection criteria; further criteria are set out in the tender documents. The planned award decision date was 1 July 2027.

This opportunity suits suppliers with a proven record of delivering integrated HR and payroll systems, including implementation and continuing support. Providers need the technical capability to bring HR and payroll functions together in a working service, alongside the capacity to support the college throughout the contract and any extensions. The selection process includes both technical and economic requirements, so bidders should be prepared to demonstrate relevant capability and financial standing. Small and medium-sized businesses, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are identified as suitable participants. Quality carries substantially more weight than price, making the strength of the proposed system, implementation approach and support provision central to a competitive offer.

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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/096359-2026
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
13 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 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

Notice Documents

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