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title: "CPT_25_01 ERP System (Payroll Services)"
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# CPT_25_01 ERP System (Payroll Services)

Buyer: NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33a96eca-84ef-45f6-8b66-c9af40e58ce1

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## Summary

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for Payroll Services to Softcat plc under the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework. This contract will be subcontracted to MHR International UK Limited, which will provide payroll processing and associated services using the MHR iTrent Software. The contract, valued at up to £379,161.10 inclusive of VAT, commenced on 30th November 2025 and will run until 29th January 2030. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract specifically pertains to the information technology services industry and is classified under CPV code 72222300. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage currently at the Award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in providing IT and payroll services, to engage with a prominent government authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, could find this an appealing opportunity due to the NAO's commitment to inclusivity in its procurement processes. Companies with expertise in deploying and managing software solutions, particularly in the realm of payroll processing, would be well-suited to engage with subcontractor MHR International to capitalise on this contract's provisions for business growth.

## Notice

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a Payroll Services contract to Softcat plc using the Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 framework. The awarded contract for Payroll Services will be subcontracted to MHR International UK Limited, which will deliver payroll processing and associated services as part of the overall contract delivery. This includes the provision of MHR iTrent Software and Associated Services. The contract commenced on Sunday 30th November 2025, for four years and two months until Tuesday 29th January 2030. The estimated total contract value, exclusive of VAT is up to PS315,967.58 and inclusive of VAT, is up to PS379,161.10 over the four-year and two months duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6431c45-dbf5-45f2-9429-ac51c6f8f00c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 29 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £379,161 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £379,161 |
| 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 | NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 17:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6431c45-dbf5-45f2-9429-ac51c6f8f00c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6431c45-dbf5-45f2-9429-ac51c6f8f00c
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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