Award

Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Galleries of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, recently completed the procurement process titled "Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service" in the Recreation, Culture, and Religion industry category. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2025 and involves an open procurement method, executed through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Digital Marketplace under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The procurement covers a location in Edinburgh (UKM75) and entails a call-off contract with a duration of 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension, valued at £209,244. The process is in the award stage, and the key buyer is the National Galleries of Scotland.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure HR and payroll software solutions. Large enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and familiarity with framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses that can provide scalable and reliable Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions within the framework specifications could leverage such contracts to enhance their client portfolio and expand their market presence. As the awarded supplier, Ciphr, a large-scale organisation, exemplifies the ideal business capability needed for success in this sector.

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Notice Title

Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service

Notice Description

The Contract is for the Provision of Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Call-Off Contract for the Provision of Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service. The Call-Off Contract was procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Digital Market Place, G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM 1557.14), Lot 2. The contract has been awarded for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months only. The total procurement value provided in this notice is the estimate value for the maximum Call-Off Contract duration. This notice is for information and transparency.. The Call-Off Contract was procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Digital Market Place G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The Call-Off Contract has been awarded for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend by a further 12 months only. This notice is for information and transparency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795546
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534154
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,244 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months 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
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dtaylor@nationalgalleries.org
Contact Phone
+44 1316246374

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3DS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPHR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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