--- title: "HRIS and Bureau Payroll" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c456" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c456" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c456.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c456.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2026-07-06" --- # HRIS and Bureau Payroll Buyer: CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c456 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c456) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c456.json) ## Summary Cheshire Fire Authority has initiated a soft market test in the planning stage for a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Bureau Payroll solution. The focus of this process is early market engagement to assess potential systems and costs before the official procurement procedure begins. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically software packages and information systems, within the sub-central government classification. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom, this test is part of an insightful exercise expected to conclude on 3rd August 2026. This exercise will not only examine market solutions but also help the Authority finalise their requirements for a forthcoming procurement likely to start in December 2026 and end by November 2031. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering a cloud-based HRIS and payroll service. The engagement aims to better understand the market, making it ideal for companies positioned to provide cost-efficient, innovative solutions tailored to public authority needs. SMEs meeting these criteria are encouraged to participate and register their interest via the Sell2Bluelight e-Tendering system, thus positioning themselves favourably for future business growth and partnership with the Cheshire Fire Authority. ## Notice This Notice is placed as part of a soft market test to explore the range of systems available for a HRIS and Bureau Payroll Solution for Cheshire Fire Authority ("the Authority"). The Authority is carrying out early market engagement ahead of a potential procurement for a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS), to be delivered alongside a fully managed Bureau payroll service. This is an initial engagement exercise only. It is not a call for competition, but an opportunity for the Authority to better understand the market, potential solutions, and likely costs before finalising its requirements and procurement approach. This Soft Market Test will be conducted through the Sell2Bluelight e-Tendering system. To access the documents required to express an interest please use the following link; https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders If you are not already registered on Sell2Bluelight register FREE on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register A supplier user guide is available using the following link; https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf The closing date for expressing an interest and providing a response is Monday 3rd August 2026. All suppliers must state that they do not believe there is any conflict of interest before expressing an interest/providing a response. ### Planning Information This Notice is placed as part of a soft market test to explore the range of systems available for a HRIS and Bureau Payroll Solution for Cheshire Fire Authority ("the Authority"). The Authority is carrying out early market engagement ahead of a potential procurement for a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS), to be delivered alongside a fully managed Bureau payroll service. This is an initial engagement exercise only. It is not a call for competition, but an opportunity for the Authority to better understand the market, potential solutions, and likely costs before finalising its requirements and procurement approach. This Soft Market Test will be conducted through the Sell2Bluelight e-Tendering system. To access the documents required to express an interest please use the following link; https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders If you are not already registered on Sell2Bluelight register FREE on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register A supplier user guide is available using the following link; https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf The closing date for expressing an interest and providing a response is Monday 3rd August 2026. All suppliers must state that they do not believe there is any conflict of interest before expressing an interest/providing a response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063213-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW7 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin | | Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire | | Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 12:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063213-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063213-2026 6th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register - https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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