Award

Extentions to HR and Payroll system

AUDIT SCOTLAND

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Award

02 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Audit Scotland, involves the award of a contract for "Extensions to HR and Payroll system" to MHR International UK Limited. The industry category for this procurement is services, specifically related to general public services, and it is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the need for continuity in service due to the introduction of new audit and time management systems. The contract was awarded on 1st August 2025 through the G-Cloud 14 framework and is valued at £206,247. The process is currently at the award stage, and the contract is active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the HR and payroll services sector, especially those capable of integrating cloud-based systems as demanded by the contract framework. Larger firms with the capability to work with complex organisational requirements and provide reliable continuity in services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Companies aiming to enter or expand in the UK public sector might find this an excellent avenue, particularly those that excel in delivering high compatibility and cost-effective solutions as highlighted in the award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extentions to HR and Payroll system

Notice Description

Cloud service

Lot Information

Lot 1

G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract Framework Agreement RM1557.14 Platform ID: 1004 4434 4601 061 G-Cloud 14 - Project ID: 67812 Q-62079 - iTrent HR, Payroll and LMS Software for up to 401 Employees. G-Cloud 14 Call-Off Contract Framework Agreement RM1557.14 Platform ID: 1004 4434 4601 061 G-Cloud 14 - Project ID: 67812 Q-62079 - iTrent HR, Payroll and LMS Software for up to 401 Employees

Procurement Information

Business critical payroll and HR system that requires a continuation of service while new audit and time management systems are implemented. Contract awarded through G-Cloud framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809055
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538331
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£206,247 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AUDIT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@audit-scotland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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