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title: "Provision of HR & payroll software & accompanying Business Objects licences for West Suffolk Council (and partners) to operate pay and human resource management until September 2028"
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# Provision of HR & payroll software & accompanying Business Objects licences for West Suffolk Council (and partners) to operate pay and human resource management until September 2028

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f21ab292-1241-4348-9065-6c8f852af4e5

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## Summary

The West Suffolk Council has awarded a contract for the provision of HR & payroll software as well as associated Business Objects licences. The contract, with a total value of £657,527.97 GBP, was awarded to Softcat Plc. The procurement method used was a Framework, and the contract period is from April 30, 2023, to September 29, 2028. The tender process started on April 11, 2023, and the award was finalised on April 12, 2023. The services are classified under the main procurement category of services in the Software package and information systems industry category.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly HR & payroll software and accompanying licences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing software packages and information systems may find this tender well-suited for competition. The West Suffolk Council's procurement stage has transitioned from the tender phase to the award phase, signifying that the contract has been successfully awarded. Businesses interested in growth in the East of England region, specifically in the provision of HR & payroll software services, should consider engaging with West Suffolk Council for potential future contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of HR & payroll software & accompanying Business Objects licences for West Suffolk Council (and partners) to operate pay and human resource management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26247c6-8a46-41cc-85ad-00fc87a2f0a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2023 - 29 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £657,527 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £657,527 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| 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 |

## 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

- 12 Dec 2023 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26247c6-8a46-41cc-85ad-00fc87a2f0a9
- 29 Nov 2023 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26247c6-8a46-41cc-85ad-00fc87a2f0a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26247c6-8a46-41cc-85ad-00fc87a2f0a9
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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