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PeopleXD HR Project Implementation Support and Consultancy

JOHN INNES CENTRE

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19 Oct 2026 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

John Innes Centre commissioned implementation support and consultancy for its HR Access PeopleXD project. The requirement is for a single consultant to provide three days of support per week across the project, covering implementation assistance and HR consultancy. This is business and management consultancy work focused specifically on deploying PeopleXD, rather than a general HR service. The buyer is the John Innes Centre, based at Norwich Research Park in Norwich. The contract’s delivery location is recorded as the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. John Innes Centre awarded the work to Rethink HR Ltd through a direct award below the threshold, without competition. The award date is not stated. The contract was signed on 30 April 2026 and runs from 6 May to 31 October 2026, with a maximum extension date of 31 December 2026. Its value is £70,300 excluding VAT and £84,360 including VAT. There was one lot. The contract allows for a possible extension because of project complexity; the extent would depend on requirements. No award evaluation criteria are recorded.

For a future PeopleXD implementation requirement at John Innes Centre, a credible competitor would need to provide an experienced HR systems implementation consultant able to combine hands-on project support with HR consultancy. The delivery model here relies on one consultant providing regular, part-time input across a six-month implementation, so suppliers should be able to offer continuity and fit around a sustained project schedule. The work also indicates a need to respond flexibly if implementation complexity creates demand for further support. Rethink HR Ltd, identified as an SME, was selected for this requirement. The procurement provides a specific example of this buyer purchasing specialist PeopleXD implementation support through a direct award below the threshold, rather than through a competed process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PeopleXD HR Project Implementation Support and Consultancy

Notice Description

Implement support and consultancy for HR Access People XD project. Single consultant for three days per week over 6 month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078a98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098410-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JOHN INNES CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RETHINK HR LTD

Further Information

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