---
title: "Prior Information Notice for Human Capital Management (HCM) Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048559"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ARK SCHOOLS"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Prior Information Notice for Human Capital Management (HCM) Software

Buyer: ARK SCHOOLS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048559

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## Summary

Ark Schools, based in London, has released a Prior Information Notice for a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) software service designed to support its network of 39 schools located in Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth. The procurement falls under the 'time accounting or human resources software package' industry category, with the main procurement category being goods. The process is currently in the Planning stage, with a future notice date set for 26 July 2024. This planned tender aims to cover various modules including recruitment, employee management, payroll, performance management, and professional development. Prospective suppliers are invited to provide feedback on the proposed approach by contacting Basil Amin at Basil.amin@arkonline.org for access to a draft copy of the specification and a questionnaire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in Human Capital Management software to expand their market presence by engaging with a significant educational institution. Companies with robust solutions in recruitment, payroll, and employee development will find this procurement particularly suitable. By participating in the feedback process, businesses can better tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs of Ark Schools, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased visibility in the education sector.

## Notice

Ark is keen to engage with potential suppliers of the HCM and gain feedback on its proposed approach. Please email Basil.amin@arkonline.org to access a draft copy of the specification and a questionnaire which will be used to shape the requirement.Ark Schools is seeking to procure a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) service to support its network of 39 schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth. The service will include modules for recruitment, employee management, payroll, performance management, and professional development.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ark is keen to engage with potential suppliers of the HCM and gain feedback on its proposed approach. Please email Basil to access a draft copy of the specification and a questionnaire which will be used to shape the requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023547-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARK SCHOOLS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W11 4AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Notting Dale |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 10:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023547-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://arkonline.org/

## Provenance

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