Planning

HR and Managed Payroll Solution

CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairn Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, has initiated the planning stage for procuring an HR and Managed Payroll Solution. This planned procurement, identified under the tender code CHG06/26-01, focuses on services within the housing and community amenities sector. The process is categorised under the CPV classification 72212450. The procurement is set to be an open tender via the Public Contracts Scotland platform, with a preliminary interest notice (PIN) issued to assess available solutions. Future notice details are set to be communicated on 14 August 2026, as the association prepares to enhance their HR and payroll systems for their 250 employees.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in HR systems and managed payroll services. Companies with expertise in integrating housing association-specific HR solutions alongside comprehensive managed payroll systems will find this tender especially pertinent. The open tender process ensures ample opportunity for competitive bids, allowing innovative firms to showcase their solutions. Collaborating with the Cairn Housing Association offers the potential for sustained business growth within the public sector, especially for enterprises capable of delivering robust and scalable services tailored to the needs of a sizeable workforce.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR and Managed Payroll Solution

Notice Description

HR system for housing association with 250 employees, plus MANAGED payroll system for same.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. PIN being issued to assess availability of unmanaged HR systems in combination with managed payroll systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833589
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557109
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH7 4GH
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
Leith Walk
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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