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title: "Corporate HR and Payroll System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a848dd8-9a31-48c3-af4a-b3fbd4d55e32"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Corporate HR and Payroll System

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a848dd8-9a31-48c3-af4a-b3fbd4d55e32

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Corporate HR and Payroll System" was managed by the Westmorland and Furness Council, focusing on software packages and information systems under the CPV classification "48000000". This process has reached the award stage with a direct award method through CCS RM6194 Lot 1. The contract, valued at £394,767.24, encompasses services to be delivered in England, starting from 1st April 2025 and concluding by 31st March 2029. The award was made to Softcat PLC on 3rd March 2025, following the tender period's closure on the same date.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in delivering software solutions tailored for HR and payroll systems. Although direct awards limit competition, businesses looking to form strategic partnerships or subcontract with Softcat PLC may find this a lucrative opportunity. Large companies, especially those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs, would be well-suited to compete or collaborate in similar upcoming opportunities, given the scale and scope of services required by Westmorland and Furness Council.

## Notice

Corporate HR and Payroll System for Westmorland and Furness Council NB: Direct award via CCS RM6194 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a437fe-7b77-4f7a-8525-da834f66bd9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £394,767 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £394,767 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA6 4SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Dalston and Burgh |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a437fe-7b77-4f7a-8525-da834f66bd9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39a437fe-7b77-4f7a-8525-da834f66bd9d
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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