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HR and Payroll System mid-contract upgrade and move to SaaS version.

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has concluded the procurement process for the upgrade and transition of its HR and Payroll system from an on-premise solution to a Software as a Service (SaaS) version. This contract, identified as "300HR-ENU-2425-049-PRF1223," was signed on the 27th of June 2025. The university, located at Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh, facilitated the procurement under an open procedure method, classified under the education industry. The procurement stage is complete, encompassing goods related to digital workplace solutions. The awarded suppliers are Softcat Plc and MHR International UK Limited, both large-scale organisations. This procurement is part of the university's strategy to move critical systems to SaaS, adhering to its strategic initiative to modernise its IT infrastructure.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities particularly for large businesses capable of supplying or managing complex IT and SaaS solutions within educational institutions. Companies experienced in Value Add Reseller agreements and capable of fulfilling contract delivery through software development partners stand a good chance of succeeding in similar future tenders. Although only one bid was submitted digitally, the opportunity's specifics indicate a competitive environment for businesses in the IT and education technology sectors aiming to leverage university and public sector contracts to expand their portfolio and deepen their industry footprint.

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Notice Title

HR and Payroll System mid-contract upgrade and move to SaaS version.

Notice Description

Mid-contract upgrade and move from on-premise to SaaS HR and Payroll software system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with the University's Information Services strategy to move critical corporate systems to SaaS, we are using part of the existing contractual and financial commitment with our Human Resources and Payroll software provider in exchange for a move and upgrade to their SaaS product, which was first considered in mid-2024 and which, after some interim product development, is now mature enough for our purposes. Our ambition to move to the SaaS product within the life of the current agreement, was clearly intimated at the time of contracting for the current system. The purchase is being made via a Value Add Reseller with whom both the University, and the software developer have an existing business relationship.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804227
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535033
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£994,482 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 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
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Tony Newjem, Lead Portfolio Procurement Manager
Contact Email
t.newjem@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314555326

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MHR INTERNATIONAL

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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