---
title: "Hartlepool College of Further Education - HR and Payroll Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a039"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Hartlepool College of Further Education - HR and Payroll Software

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a039

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## Summary

Hartlepool College of Further Education has completed the procurement process for HR and Payroll Software, with MHR INTERNATIONAL UK LIMITED as the successful supplier. The buying organisation, located at Stockton Street, Hartlepool, sought services related to human resources management consultancy and payroll management within the UK. The procurement followed an open competition method below the threshold, reflecting an open tender process. Key milestones include a signing date of 29 January 2026 and a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with potential renewals extending until 31 March 2031.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for companies specialised in HR and payroll software solutions, especially those capable of providing high-quality, value-added services. The procurement process, which evaluates technical quality, price, and additional value, suits businesses with established credentials in these domains. SMEs and voluntary sector enterprises had particular encouragement to participate, presenting a lucrative path for business growth through collaboration with educational institutions like Hartlepool College of Further Education.

## Notice

Hartlepool College of Further Education - Tender for the provision of HR and Payroll Software

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009941-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £169,192 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 7NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Burn Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MHR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009941-2026
- 23 Sep 2025 at 13:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058927-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009941-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058927-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hartlepoolfe.ac.uk/
- http://www.mhr.co.uk
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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