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title: "Finance and HR/Payroll system replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Finance and HR/Payroll system replacement

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b0c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council involves replacing their Finance and HR/Payroll systems, categorised under software-related services. This process is located in the UK region UKH14. The current stage is the award stage, with the contract award recently completed for two lots: the HR Information System and Finance system. The HR Information System was awarded to MHR International UK Ltd, with a contract signed on 10 April 2026, valued at £1,214,000. The Finance system was awarded to Oneadvanced Limited, with a signed contract valued at £917,000 as of 28 February 2025. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, promoting a competitive and transparent tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those offering capabilities in finance and HR solutions. Considering the requirement for providing, hosting, and maintaining solutions, businesses proficient in managing integrated systems and offering extensive support services stand to benefit. Opportunities exist for large enterprises capable of fulfilling comprehensive software needs and delivering robust, reliable solutions. SMEs might find it challenging to compete due to the absence of bids from smaller businesses in previous related lots, indicating a preference for larger established providers. Nonetheless, the open procurement method facilitates inclusivity and competition, fostering a business growth environment.

## Notice

Finance and HR/Payroll systems. Solutions providers should be prepared to provide, host, and maintain one or both solutions.

### Lot Information

HR/Payroll system and support

Finance and HR/Payroll systems. Solutions providers should be prepared to provide, host, and maintain one or both solutions.This system is required to facilitate multiple payrolls with multiple frequencies and pay dates. It is also required to cover all aspects of HR functionality of the Council and external customers.

Finance system and support

Finance system and support

Integrated Finance and HR system and support

Integrated HR/Payroll and Finance system and support (to provide all the requirements set out in Lots 1 and 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038141-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,131,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MHR INTERNATIONAL; ONEADVANCED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038141-2026
- 15 Aug 2024 at 06:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025887-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

## Provenance

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