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HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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23 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, based in Inverness, has awarded a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System. This procurement, titled "HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System," falls under the Civil Aviation industry category and is situated within the Scottish region of UKM6. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the electronic HR and Payroll System contract was signed on 19th March 2026 with Softcat Plc, a UK supplier. The procurement method used was 'limited,' carried out as a compliant direct award under Framework RM6285 of the Crown Commercial Service without prior publication, following regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of electronic HR and Payroll services, particularly those with experience and capabilities in handling critical business processes under established framework agreements. Large-scale providers, such as Softcat Plc, are well-suited to such awards due to their ability to manage extensive payroll processing and workforce management. Businesses that focus on software solutions for airports or similar organisations in the aviation sector may find additional opportunities for growth by aligning their offerings with the needs of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited and other entities governed by public law. The contract, valued at £341,997, underscores the importance of UK-specific compliance expertise and high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System

Notice Description

Highland and Islands Airports Limited needed to establish a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland and Islands Airports Limited needed to establish a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System. To facilitate this procurement, a direct award was made through the CCS framework (RM6285 - CCS Back Office 2 framework). This framework offers a solution that best fulfils HIAL's contract requirements.

Procurement Information

HIAL awarded a contract for the continued provision of HR and Payroll Services to Softcat Plc through a compliant Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6285 - Back Office Software. The service is business critical and underpins payroll processing, statutory payments and workforce management across the organisation. The contract has been awarded under an established CCS framework agreement by way of direct award. Framework RM6285 was established in full compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. In accordance with Regulation 33 of the PCR 2015, contracting authorities may award call off contracts under a framework agreement without the need for a further contract notice or separate competitive procurement, provided that the award is made in accordance with the terms of the framework. HIAL followed all applicable procedures set out in the framework, including eligibility checks, scope alignment and call off rules. As such, no prior publication of a new contract notice was required, and the award is lawful and compliant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

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
£341,997 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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