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title: "GB-Stafford: SARH HR & Payroll Specification Response"
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# GB-Stafford: SARH HR & Payroll Specification Response

Buyer: STAFFORD & RURAL HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c40f342-787e-4da9-b758-463cff9fd437

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## Summary

The procurement process for a new HR and Payroll system is being conducted by Stafford & Rural Homes (SARH) in Stafford, West Midlands. The contract, titled "GB-Stafford: SARH HR & Payroll Specification Response", is classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement method is open, and the tender was awarded on 19th February 2018, with a contract duration starting from 30th April 2018 until 19th November 2021. The total contract value is £91,930, reflecting the need for an integrated solution that enhances operational efficiency and aligns with SARH's Business Transformation Programme.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software development and IT services sectors, particularly those specialising in HR and Payroll solutions. Competitors well-versed in delivering innovative, cloud-based systems with integration capabilities and customisable features will be particularly well-suited to meet the requirements outlined by SARH. The emphasis on reducing operational costs and ensuring minimal disruption during the transition suggests that providers offering robust support and partnership approaches will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

High Level Business Requirements - General Requirements A fully integrated HR (either on premise or cloud based) system & Payroll System (either as a system managed by SARH staff or a bureau service) Common functional requirements and System wide functions A payroll system or service that provides an accurate monthly payroll that pull s data from the HR system resulting in minimal intervention from the SARH teams. The HR system should provide a set of Restful web based API's to enable integration with other SARH owned systems. An HR system which can be integrated to AD for Single Sign On A system that can hold and enable SARH to build additional and customised fields. Ability to easily customise and brand communications from the system. Ability to create user reports and dashboards to support quality analytics and business intelligence. High Level Business Requirements - HR System To procure and implement a feature rich system to manage all aspects of the HR process from recruitment to employee exit. To ensure that the transition from the incumbent system is as minimally disruptive to the organisation and involves no break in continuity of the HR service. To align with SARH's Business Transformation Programme, ensuring processes are as streamlined and efficient as possible, processes are digital wherever possible, paper is minimised and self-service operations are maximised. To select a supplier who will offer a partnership approach to the supply and ongoing support of the system. To select a solution that: Reduces the operational costs of internally managing the system. Has data backed up both incrementally and differentially at specified periods. Has Intelligent workflow that will enable staff to become more proactive by encouraging simple to use self-service Integrates effectively with the Payroll System High Level Business Requirements - Payroll SARH is interested in options for both in-house management of the payroll and outsourced management of the payroll (bureau) To procure and implement a feature rich system or bureau service to manage SARH's payrolls. To ensure that the transition from the incumbent system is as minimally disruptive to the organisation and involves no break in continuity of the payroll service. To align with SARH's Business Transformation Programme, ensuring processes are as streamlined and efficient as possible, processes are digital wherever possible, paper is minimised and self-service operations are maximised. To select a supplier who will offer a partnership approach to the supply and ongoing support of the system. To select a solution that: Reduces the operational costs of internally managing the system. Has data backed up both incrementally and differentially at specified periods. Has Intelligent workflow that will enable staff to become more proactive by encouraging simple to use self-service Integrates effectively with the HR System Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eae01d7-9a02-41eb-b967-709b90d2fd75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 19 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,930 |
| 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 | STAFFORD & RURAL HOMES |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0WP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eae01d7-9a02-41eb-b967-709b90d2fd75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eae01d7-9a02-41eb-b967-709b90d2fd75
  23rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=314233132
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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