Award

HR & Payroll Solution

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2023 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

19 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

21 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and Bute Council in Lochgilphead, UK, has completed a procurement process for a "HR & Payroll Solution" under the goods category. The Council sought a solution enabling ease in HR processes for managers, employees, and prospective employees. The tender was in the award stage, with a contract valued at £878,414 signed on 22nd December 2022.

This opportunity presents potential business growth for suppliers of HR and payroll solutions, particularly those offering large-scale services. Businesses proficient in providing quality solutions coupled with competitive pricing would be best suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The tender submission method allows electronic submissions, with key dates for bid opening on 20th April 2022, and the tender period ending on the same day at 17:00 UTC.

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Notice Title

HR & Payroll Solution

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a new HR and Payroll solution. We require a solution that allows our customers (Managers, employees and prospective employees) to open one door to the HR team and the processes and procedures that are associated with their employment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council are seeking a new HR and Payroll solution that allows our customers (Managers, employees and prospective employees) to open one door to the HR team and the processes and procedures that are associated with their employment.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to 2 + 2 + 1 years at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000687603
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475242
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£878,414 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Graham
Contact Email
emma.graham@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1586555205

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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