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title: "HR and Managed Payroll Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06abc5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION"
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# HR and Managed Payroll Solution

Buyer: CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abc5

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## Summary

The Cairn Housing Association, located in Edinburgh, has initiated an open tender process for the procurement of a Human Resources and Managed Payroll Solution. Classified under the industry category of time accounting or human resources software development services, the procurement aims to serve a housing association with 250 employees. The tender process is active and scheduled to close on 14th August 2026 at noon. The procurement method being used is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The contract, which has a potential duration of three years with possible extensions into a fourth and fifth year by mutual agreement, will mainly focus on key criteria such as accessibility, recruitment, quality assurance, and business efficiency.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in HR software development, managed payroll systems, and related consultancy and data management services. Companies that offer comprehensive HR solutions and are adept in electronic submission methods might find this contract particularly lucrative, given its substantial duration and potential for renewal. The project will enable suppliers to enhance their service portfolio and gain prominence in the public housing sector, particularly within Scotland. Businesses with capabilities in product demonstrations and competitive pricing strategies will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, aligning with the tender's award criteria focusing on both quality and price.

## Notice

HR system for housing association with 250 employees, plus MANAGED payroll system for same.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender via the Public Contracts Scotland platform

Renewal: Extension into fourth and fifth years by mutual agreement of buyer and vendor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061681-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAIRN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4GH |
| 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 | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061681-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 15:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052029-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cairnha.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833589
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17262
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## Provenance

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