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title: "Finance and HR System & Payroll Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Finance and HR System & Payroll Service

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b8bb601-be3d-4440-af44-6d3f442fb5a8

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to provide Finance, HR, Recruitment, Payroll, and Learning Management services. This tender, titled "Finance and HR System & Payroll Service," falls under the industry category of enterprise resource planning software and will serve the region of the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded on 27th April 2026 with an end date of 26th April 2036, is valued at £10,000,000. The award stage is completed, with Softcat plc appointed as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in enterprise resource planning software, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive ERP solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this project especially suited to their capabilities given the tender's suitability requirements. Companies with experience in public sector contracts and those seeking to establish a presence in the West Midlands region could leverage this as a platform for further growth, aligning with the council's objectives for service excellence and integration.

## Notice

A fully integrated single Enterprise Resource Planning ('ERP') solution to enable the provision of Finance, HR, Recruitment, Payroll and Learning Management services to staff, suppliers and customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062a8163-71d0-44f8-8f84-870b31f33c51 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062a8163-71d0-44f8-8f84-870b31f33c51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062a8163-71d0-44f8-8f84-870b31f33c51
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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