---
title: "HR & Payroll Functions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078177"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-078177.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Middlesbrough Council"
published: "2026-10-06"
---

# HR & Payroll Functions

Buyer: Middlesbrough Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078177

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council procured continuation of its existing iTrent/Midland HR software system, covering HR and payroll functions. The requirement is for software and associated IT services, rather than a new system: the stated scope is continuation of the current system and software. Delivery is in Middlesbrough. The procurement was arranged through a framework and resulted in an award to Softcat plc. This is relevant to suppliers of HR and payroll platforms, software licensing and support, and to framework providers whose arrangements cover the incumbent system. The buyer is Middlesbrough Council, a local authority.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Middlesbrough Council made a direct award through a framework, using a procedure without prior publication of a competition. The award went to Softcat plc; one bid was recorded. The sole lot, for continuation of the current software system, is marked cancelled, although the award and associated contract are recorded as active. The contract was signed on 29 September 2026 and is valued at £1,047,606.14. The award criteria listed price. The procurement data gives no contract period or award date, so neither can be stated.

This award shows demand at Middlesbrough Council for continuity of its existing HR and payroll platform, rather than a replacement implementation. A credible competitor when this requirement next reaches the market would need to support the relevant iTrent/Midland HR system and maintain its HR and payroll functions reliably. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate capability in software provision and ongoing system support, alongside the capacity to serve a local authority’s operational needs. The route used was a framework direct award, so suppliers seeking comparable work should consider whether their framework coverage includes the relevant platform and services. The recorded evaluation basis was price, making competitive commercial terms material alongside proven ability to sustain the current system.

## Notice

HR & Payroll iTrent/Midland HR software system

### Procurement Information

Direct Award via Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094157-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | £1,047,606 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Middlesbrough Council |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Postcode area | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2026 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094157-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

## Provenance

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