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title: "HR and Payroll Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea79"
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buyer: "ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# HR and Payroll Management System

Buyer: ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea79

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## Summary

The procurement process for the HR and Payroll Management System, facilitated by Ark Housing Association, involved an open procedure targeting the software industry, with a focus on goods such as software packages and information systems. The buying organisation, a central purchasing body located at 3 Lochside Way, Edinburgh, aimed to acquire an integrated system to work alongside their in-house payroll team. The tender process began with a submission period ending on 7 April 2025. After evaluating seven bids, with five from SMEs, the contract was awarded to Technoivity. The contract is valued at £260,000 and was signed on 16 May 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in HR and payroll software solutions, particularly those experienced in system integration and process innovation. The awarded contract underlines the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively, as evidenced by the substantial number of SME bids. Companies similar to Technoivity, especially those capable of offering value-added services and a deep understanding of sector-specific needs, would find this type of tender beneficial for expanding their market presence and demonstrating their capacity to deliver integrated software solutions across similar public service organisations. The contract offers an opportunity to collaborate with a significant registered social landlord known for its housing and adult social care services, providing a platform for business growth and diversification.

## Notice

Provision of an integrated Payroll and Human Resources Management System with an inhouse payroll team and provision to link to the organisation's scheduling system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is for the provision of an integrated Payroll and Human Resources Management System with an inhouse payroll team and provision to link to the organisation's scheduling system. Appendix G provides more detailed information on the System Requirements.

Renewal: Option for a 2 year contract extension, taking the total length of the contract to 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022308-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9DT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHNOIVITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022308-2025
- 7 Mar 2025 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008335-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arkha.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792674
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27685

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