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title: "HR/Payroll System - Market Engagement"
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# HR/Payroll System - Market Engagement

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec9e6d95-6f93-4cc2-9a92-b78bdea7869b

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## Summary

The Suffolk Sourcing organisation is currently conducting a tender process for the "HR/Payroll System - Market Engagement," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This opportunity is situated in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, with a tender period ending on 12th March 2020. The expected contract value is £180,000, and it encompasses a contract period running from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure classified as below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software organisations, particularly those specialising in HR and payroll solutions. Companies that can provide comprehensive modules such as Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development, and Payroll will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the open nature of the procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which can leverage their agility and innovation to meet the requirements outlined by Suffolk Sourcing.

## Notice

This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Before considering the need for a formal tender process, we are keen to seek market information from software organisations, which will be used to help inform our decision making and shape the requirements in our specification. We are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can provide the modules that we currently use (Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development and Payroll) and are not averse to using different solutions for each of these requirements. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all our procurement activity. Responding to this market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at any tender stage, and likewise, declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and procurement route options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Before considering the need for a formal tender process, we are keen to seek market information from software organisations, which will be used to help inform our decision making and shape the requirements in our specification. We are interested in understanding the market, and whether suppliers can provide the modules that we currently use (Recruitment, HR, Learning & Development and Payroll) and are not averse to using different solutions for each of these requirements. We are committed to fairness and transparency in all our procurement activity. Responding to this market engagement will not place you in a more favourable position at any tender stage, and likewise, declining to respond will not disadvantage you. The responses received will only be used for the purposes of background information which informs our specification and procurement route options appraisal and will not be used for selection or award purposes in any tender process. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aea878-bde0-4d36-a8d7-b2ee39e8f68a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aea878-bde0-4d36-a8d7-b2ee39e8f68a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81aea878-bde0-4d36-a8d7-b2ee39e8f68a
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm

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