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title: "GM Collaboration - HR/Payroll System GMCA 400"
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# GM Collaboration - HR/Payroll System GMCA 400

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-358aeb26-d6a2-45c8-b1d8-8b735675c282

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is conducting a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "GM Collaboration - HR/Payroll System GMCA 400". This initiative aims to establish a single supplier framework to provide a comprehensive HR and Payroll solution that accommodates both on-premise and cloud-based services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with an estimated value of up to £31,000,000 over a four-year term. Key dates include a tender period that ended on 13 April 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 29 October 2022 and conclude on 31 October 2026. The project falls under the IT services and software packages industry category, with a focus on digital transformation within the public sector in England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for software and IT service companies experienced in HR technology solutions. Businesses capable of delivering user-friendly platforms, software maintenance, and robust support services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will benefit from access to all GMCA authorities and associate partners throughout the framework, enhancing their market reach and potential profitability within local government services.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority are looking to create a single supplier framework agreement accessible to all GMCA authorities and associate partners, for the procurement of a platform to enable our employees and customers to utilise a first-class HR and Payroll solution that is at the forefront of our digital transformation that will be able to offer both on premise and cloud based services. The value has increased following market engagement and collaborative discussions with partner authorities to ensure it has sufficient value to allow all authorities to call off from the framework should they wish to do so. The framework will run for 4 years and services available will include; * Software maintenance and support * Reduce the need for manual transactions * Provide a user-friendly experience to employees, managers and external customers * Provide a fully digital approach that will quickly realise a return on investment * Be flexible and responsive to be able to deal with multiple services conditions, multiple posts and payrolls. Following soft market testing under DN560075 and consultation the estimated value has been reviewed and increased to PS31,000,000 to allow access to all GMCA partners and associate partners As this is a Framework a call off process will be required but by direct award to the successful single supplier appointed. The estimated value over a 4 year term is be up to PS31,000,000 allowing access by all GMCA authorities, authorities and partners are listed below. All documentation for the procurement is available by expressing an interest via https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ There is no guaranteed level of business or value under a framework but there are two call offs ready to access the framework once awarded. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority are looking to create a single supplier framework agreement accessible to all GMCA authorities and associate partners, for the procurement of a platform to enable our employees and customers to utilise a first-class HR and Payroll solution that is at the forefront of our digital transformation that will off both on premise and cloud based services to; * Include Software maintenance and support * Reduce the need for manual transactions * Provide a user-friendly experience to employees, managers and external customers * Provide a fully digital approach that will quickly realise a return on investment * Be flexible and responsive to be able to deal with multiple services conditions, multiple posts and payrolls. As this is a Framework a call off process will be required but by direct award to the successful single supplier appointed. The estimated value over a 4 year term could be up to PS31,000,000 if ultimately all GMCA authorities accessed the framework. All documentation for the procurement is available by expressing an interest via https://www.the-chest.org. The first Call Offs are expected immediately after the framework contract is awarded

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3381bdd-c641-4570-a76c-b5f6eab4d15b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2022 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3381bdd-c641-4570-a76c-b5f6eab4d15b
- 8 Mar 2022 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4a9906-5ab0-42c5-9a18-023fd9158f8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3381bdd-c641-4570-a76c-b5f6eab4d15b
  19th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b4a9906-5ab0-42c5-9a18-023fd9158f8b
  8th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f78d4b87-73f0-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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