---
title: "NCHA202557- People System Soft Market Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# NCHA202557- People System Soft Market Testing

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d6d2

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## Summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited is seeking to procure an integrated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) as part of their People System Soft Market Testing process. This procurement initiative aims to manage all standard HR processes, recruitment, and payroll, focusing on user-friendly, intuitive solutions. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a key milestone set on 17th August 2026 for market engagement. Located in Nottingham (region UKF14), the project involves a preliminary market engagement notice accessible via Find a Tender. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to IT, recruitment, and payroll management services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, software development, and recruitment services. Companies providing advanced HR solutions with capabilities in intuitive self-service, dynamic recruitment portals, and comprehensive payroll interfaces could greatly benefit. The selection process highlights the potential for competitive growth by demonstrating innovative technologies and user-centric solutions. Businesses well-suited for this tender are those with a solid track record in providing IT consulting and HR management systems, alongside a capacity for integrating seamless and advanced technological offerings.

## Notice

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) will presently be inviting tenders from organisations for the provision of a user friendly, intuitive Human Resources Information System (HRIS). We are looking for an integrated People System for best managing all standard People /HR processes, Recruitment and Payroll. To participate in this Soft Market Testing, please email procurement@ncha.org.uk to request a copy of the questions and accompanying documentation. This information will need to be returned by the submission deadline advertised in this notice to procurement@ncha.org.uk

### Planning Information

We will be looking for an integrated People System that will enable the digital processing of all people management processes through the employee lifecycle, from hire to retire. We are interested in learning what potential solutions are available on the market that embrace latest technologies with a strong focus on providing first-rate user experiences including and/or have integrated links for: 
• Intuitive self-service and report generation for both employees and managers
• Dynamic recruitment portal, including an applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Payroll interface for salary, sickness absence overtime etc
• Creating rota / rostering / work shift patterns
• Learning Management System, including learning solutions and training records.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071835-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 30 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG11 8PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Clifton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 14:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071835-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071835-2026
  29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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