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Payroll Software Renewal

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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08 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its iTrent Payroll Solution, with a contract awarded to Softcat Plc. The procurement was carried out under an open procedure, focusing on the goods category, particularly in the area of public order and safety, classified under the COFOG scheme. The contract, valued at £2,716,674, commenced on 30 April 2026 and covers a three-year period with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement is part of the larger framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2, and the main operations will be concentrated in the region of Scotland, UKM.

This award presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll and related IT services. Companies offering innovative solutions in software maintenance, service upgrades, and IT support will find this tender particularly relevant. Though currently awarded to a large-scale entity such as Softcat Plc, the inclusion of options for contract extension indicates ongoing potential for involvement, especially for suppliers demonstrating capabilities in public service technologies. Enterprises with a presence or strategic interest in the Scottish region are ideally positioned to leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Payroll Software Renewal

Notice Description

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procured the renewal of its existing iTrent Payroll Solution and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to procure renewal of its existing iTrent Payroll Solution and associated services.

Options: The duration of the Call-Off Contract will be for three (3) years with the option to extend the contract a further two (2) periods of up to twelve months of each period at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831482
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555506
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

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
£2,716,674 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks 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
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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