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Summary of the contracting process

North East Scotland College, located in Aberdeen, is inviting tenders for the Provision, Support, and Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically concerning IT and related services. The project's location is specified as Aberdeen City and Shire, with an open procurement method being used. The process is in the tender stage, with an amended deadline of 20th July 2026 for submission of bids. An award decision is expected to follow promptly after the bid closing on the same day.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in human resources and payroll software solutions, particularly those with experience in integrating and maintaining complex IT systems within educational institutions. Businesses with a strong track record in quality service delivery and cost-effective solutions will be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process emphasises quality criteria accounting for 60% of the evaluation, with price considerations making up the remaining 40%. The potential for contract renewal further enhances the opportunity for sustained business relationships with North East Scotland College, subject to satisfactory performance.

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Notice Title

Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System

Notice Description

Invitation to tender for the Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System to North East Scotland College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to tender for Provision, Support & Maintenance of a Human Resources Payroll System to North East Scotland College, as per the tender documentation

Renewal: The College reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to three further 12-month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued College requirement. The College shall activate these extensions by notification in writing to the Contract holder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833692
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557895
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72300000 - Data services

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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