---
title: "Resourcelink Renewal - read only (Zellis)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b4bc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2026-06-15"
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# Resourcelink Renewal - read only (Zellis)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b4bc

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for the renewal of its Resourcelink services, focusing on payroll and HR systems, to ZELLIS UK LIMITED. This procurement process falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract, with a total value of £501,832.80 (gross), will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2029. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified under the Procurement Act 2023 due to technical reasons related to supplier compatibility and performance continuity. This contract location is centred in the UK, with the buying organisation, the University of Sussex, based in Brighton.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in payroll and HR software solutions. Companies capable of providing compatible systems that ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure are well-placed to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities. Large-scale IT service providers, such as ZELLIS UK LIMITED, with a proven track record in delivering integrated software and support, are ideally suited to compete for these government and educational sector projects.

## Notice

The University has used the Resourcelink for the provision of payroll and HR systems and software services.

### Procurement Information

The procurement is to be direct awarded as an exclusion under Schedule 5, Section 7 of the Procurement Act 2023. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056069-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,194 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056069-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056062-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056069-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056062-2026
  15th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sussex.ac.uk
- http://www.zellis.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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