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title: "HR & Payroll System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# HR & Payroll System

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf8248c6-4ca5-413a-add9-0193d7e137f8

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## Summary

Uttlesford District Council has completed a public procurement process for the provision of an HR & Payroll software system, specifically the MHR Itrent system. This process falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems with the buying activity classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large company, and the procurement was executed via a selective method, particularly through a call-off from the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework. The procurement process was in the "award" stage as of 2nd March 2026, with the contract commencing on 31st March 2026 and extending to 30th September 2031. The key location for delivery is Saffron Walden, England, postal code CB11 4ER, and the contract value is set at £217,000.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and management information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive HR & Payroll solutions. Although SOFTCAT PLC has been awarded this contract, similar tenders in the future may provide openings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria indicated in the tender documentation. Companies operating within the tech industry, or those looking to expand into government contracts through frameworks, would find participating in similar tenders advantageous for growth, offering sustained engagement and potential for long-term partnerships in the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of a HR & Payroll system (MHR Itrent). Awarded via the KCS software Products and Associated Services framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3a45a4-4964-46ef-8559-14d7ee40b7d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £217,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £217,000 |
| 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 10 Apr 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3a45a4-4964-46ef-8559-14d7ee40b7d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed3a45a4-4964-46ef-8559-14d7ee40b7d1
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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