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title: "HR and Payroll System"
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buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL"
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# HR and Payroll System

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dabc5d48-c8b6-4302-ac02-85064e47208a

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## Summary

Chelmsford City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an HR and Payroll System under the CPV classification "Software package and information systems". This selective tender was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, classified under the goods category, was valued at £800,000. The contract, awarded to Softcat PLC, will run from 30th November 2025 to 29th March 2031 and covers delivery within the East of England, United Kingdom. The award was made active on 1st October 2025 and announced on 23rd December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive HR and payroll solutions. Large enterprises such as Softcat PLC, with the capacity to meet complex software requirements, are ideal candidates for similar future opportunities. While this particular contract did not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, businesses aiming to expand into public sector software provision may find such opportunities beneficial for sustained growth and market presence.

## Notice

The provision of the Councils HR & Payroll Software System (Itrent)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85631e14-fe02-45a0-a377-853a95556d55 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 29 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| 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

- 23 Dec 2025 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85631e14-fe02-45a0-a377-853a95556d55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85631e14-fe02-45a0-a377-853a95556d55
  23rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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