---
title: "PRN004416 HR Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068eb4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# PRN004416 HR Software

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068eb4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the HR Software, titled PRN004416, was conducted by the Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority, based in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The focus was on acquiring a comprehensive HR, Payroll, and L&D Information System for the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, covering regions UKF14, UKF15, and UKF16. This process falls under the software package and information systems category. Classified as a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded on 28th April 2026 without prior publication due to specific circumstances, allowing direct award via the Commercial Services Group framework. The procurement stage is complete, with Softcat PLC granted an active contract valued at £432,729.38.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in HR software systems with integrated payroll and learning and development components. Companies adept at offering specialised modules and robust reporting capabilities will find considerable potential for growth. Large-scale businesses capable of adapting to existing systems and frameworks stand to gain from engaging in similar future tenders, as this contract framework allows time to strategise for upcoming selections. The setup favours vendors experienced in direct awards under frameworks, offering substantial savings on switching and implementation costs.

## Notice

Contract for the NFRS HR, Payroll and L&D Information System (HRIS), which includes core product, specialised modules and reporting capability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract for the NFRS HR, Payroll and L&D Information System (HRIS), which includes core product, specialised modules and reporting capability.

### Procurement Information

Use of the Commercial services Group/ Kent County Council Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services framework via direct award for the existing system currently used by NFRS. Switching costs would be significant in time/ cost and resource. Contracting via direct award for a three year contract allows NFRS to source, review and evaluate the market in planned fashion to consider future contract and procurement options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039585-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £432,729 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | TLF14 Nottingham, TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |

## 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

- 30 Apr 2026 at 07:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039585-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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