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title: "Legacy HR Data Hosting"
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# Legacy HR Data Hosting

Buyer: INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cfbeca0c-78b5-4cee-828b-23b4fb79c88b

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## Summary

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the procurement process for the "Legacy HR Data Hosting" contract, which falls under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software packages and software-related services. This call-off contract was created under the CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement and aims to ensure continued storage of and access to legacy HR data in a cloud environment. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging the framework agreement. The tendering period concluded on 3rd May 2024, with the contract period running from 4th May 2024 to 3rd May 2026. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to Ciphr Limited, an SME based in Reading, England. The completion date for the award was 31st May 2024.

For businesses seeking growth opportunities, this tender highlights the increasing demand for secure cloud-based HR solutions, particularly within public sector organisations. The procurement process favours SMEs and VCSEs, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller firms specialising in human resources software and related services to engage with significant public institutions like the ICO. Companies with expertise in cloud technologies, data management, and IT services will find such tenders align well with their core competencies. Participating in such selective processes via established frameworks can streamline entry into the public procurement market, enhancing business visibility and fostering long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Call-off contract under CCS G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement (RM1557.13) Cloud HR software package for continued storage of and access to legacy data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe58d40a-f55a-4e6b-b5fc-645cb085f150 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2024 - 3 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE |
| Locality | WILMSLOW |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK9 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Wilmslow West and Chorley |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe58d40a-f55a-4e6b-b5fc-645cb085f150
- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe58d40a-f55a-4e6b-b5fc-645cb085f150

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe58d40a-f55a-4e6b-b5fc-645cb085f150
  22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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