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title: "HR and Payroll System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb13"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-06-23"
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# HR and Payroll System

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb13

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## Summary

The procurement process for Aston University's HR and Payroll System culminated in the award of a contract to Access UK Ltd. This contract, valued at £1,429,617.60 excluding VAT, supports the provision of the University's existing HR and Payroll Software, PeopleXD, and was concluded under the G-Cloud 14 framework, ensuring continuity of service and reducing implementation risks. The award was finalised on 19th June 2026, and the service will be rendered at Aston University's premises in Birmingham, within the UKG region. The procurement was characterised as a limited, direct award procedure, without a prior call for competition, due to the supplier's capability to meet Aston University's specified requirements.

This tender presents expansion opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services, particularly those with expertise in HR and payroll systems. Companies that can integrate existing software solutions with organisational operations, while minimising disruption and enhancing functionality, are well suited to explore similar opportunities. Service providers that benefit from established frameworks like G-Cloud and possess the operational capacity to deliver within the educational sector stand to gain a competitive edge in similar procurement scenarios. The focus on value for money and ensured service continuity underscores the importance of experienced suppliers in this sector.

## Notice

Aston University has awarded a contract to Access UK Ltd for the provision of its existing HR and Payroll System, PeopleXD. The contract supports continuity of a critical HR and Payroll system and includes associated system functionality, support, and potential future integration with existing University systems. The contract has been awarded via the G-Cloud framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University has awarded a contract to Access UK Ltd for the provision of its existing HR and Payroll System, PeopleXD. The system supports critical HR and payroll operations across the University. The award provides continuity of service, reduces implementation risk and disruption, and supports improved system functionality and reporting capability. The contract has been awarded via the G-Cloud framework as a compliant route to market. Additional information: The award report confirms the contract is for the existing HR and Payroll System, awarded to Access UK Ltd via G-Cloud, with a total potential contract value of PS1,429,617.60 excluding VAT if the optional one-year extension is exercised.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded via direct award under the G-Cloud 14 framework, based on the supplier's ability to meet the University's requirements and ensure continuity of service. The decision to award to The Access UK Ltd is supported by the following: Ensures continuity of a critical HR and Payroll system Reduces implementation risk and potential service disruption Enables future integration with existing and developing University systems Achieves value for money through negotiated pricing and inclusion of additional functionality

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058953-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 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 | £1,429,617 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058953-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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