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title: "Contract for the Provision of a HR and Payroll Software Solution"
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# Contract for the Provision of a HR and Payroll Software Solution

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9509cb0-fb12-4ece-88d8-f0f31c9fdfc6

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## Summary

South Tyneside Council has completed a procurement process for a HR and Payroll software solution, with an estimated value of £1,181,719. The procurement was made via a further competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM7194 Back Office Software Framework under the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender officially ended on 28 March 2024 with the contract awarded to Softcat Plc. The contract period commences on 13 August 2024 and expires on 12 August 2030. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category, with South Shields, postal code NE33 2RL, being the primary location involved.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses within the software development industry, particularly those specialising in HR and payroll solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in such competitions as the procurement suitability was open to these entities. Businesses capable of delivering sophisticated software packages and systems will find this type of contract to be a substantial addition to their portfolio, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the requirements laid out by a significant local authority buyer such as South Tyneside Council.

## Notice

Procurement for a software solution for HR / Payroll functions via a further competition from the Crown Commercial Services RM7194 Back Office Software Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1067602b-ce8f-4ee0-90f5-2ea6afe87a29 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,181,719 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,181,719 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| 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

- 30 Oct 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1067602b-ce8f-4ee0-90f5-2ea6afe87a29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1067602b-ce8f-4ee0-90f5-2ea6afe87a29
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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