---
title: "HR & Payroll System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec2d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-01"
---

# HR & Payroll System

Buyer: CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec2d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "HR & Payroll System", conducted by Chelmsford City Council, falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The process was aimed at providing the council's HR and payroll software system, utilising the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework. This procurement, classified under the "goods" category, was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was not within the scope of the directive. The process has reached the award stage, and the contract, valued at £767,000, was signed on 1st October 2025. Located in the region of UKH3, this initiative aligns with the organisation's role as a regional or local authority providing general public services.

This tender presents a growth opportunity, particularly for businesses specialising in software and information systems, as it requires expertise in HR and payroll solutions. Large businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive software systems are well-suited for such contracts, demonstrated by the successful supplier, Softcat PLC. This contract underlines the potential for companies to secure significant projects in collaboration with regional authorities, leveraging frameworks like KCS to streamline the procurement process.

## Notice

The provision of the Councils HR & Payroll Software System (Itrent)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded and procured via the KCS Software Products and Associated services framework.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078585-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 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 | £767,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Marconi |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## 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

- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078585-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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