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title: "Secure Human Resources HR - (HR Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/ Service)"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Secure Human Resources HR - (HR Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/ Service)

Buyer: SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c963c4d-5b76-4537-beeb-284755cec17c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Suffolk Coastal District Council and Waveney District Council involved the award of a contract titled "Secure Human Resources HR - (HR Software as a Service and Payroll - Outsourced/Service)" within the industry category of human resources software. The procurement was delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom, under a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. The contract was originally initiated on 21st July 2023, with a recent variation and extension executed on 31st March 2026, now concluding on 20th July 2027. The procurement stage pertains to the award and is classified under CPV code 48450000, focusing on time accounting or human resources software packages. Valued at £678,239, this contract showcases active management and strategic extension to fulfill ongoing requirements.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in human resources software solutions. Ciphr Limited has been awarded the contract demonstrating readiness to offer sophisticated HR Software as a Service and Payroll solutions to streamline administrative processes for councils. The procurement facilitates capacity building and the adoption of advanced technological solutions. Despite being unsuitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises particularly showing prowess in cloud-based HR and payroll systems would be adept at competing in similar future contracts, fostering long-term partnerships with local governmental bodies and enhancing service delivery capabilities across the region.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice only. This is a Direct Award Call Off via the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. Original Call off start date: 21st July 2023 Variation and Extension triggered/ executed 31/03/2026 Current Call off End Date: 20th July 2027 Additional information: This is a Contract Award Notice only. This is a Direct Award Call Off via the CCS RM1557.13 G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement. Original Call off start date: 21st July 2023 Variation and Extension triggered/ executed 31/03/2026 Current Call off End Date: 20th July 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c8d542-e2be-42fc-8248-24861f72db72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Jul 2023 - 20 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £678,239 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £678,239 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL AND WAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 4AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Woodbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIPHR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c8d542-e2be-42fc-8248-24861f72db72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c8d542-e2be-42fc-8248-24861f72db72
  31st March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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