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title: "Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795546"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795546

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland, located in Edinburgh, recently completed the procurement process titled "Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service" in the Recreation, Culture, and Religion industry category. The contract was awarded on 28th March 2025 and involves an open procurement method, executed through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Digital Marketplace under the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. The procurement covers a location in Edinburgh (UKM75) and entails a call-off contract with a duration of 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension, valued at £209,244. The process is in the award stage, and the key buyer is the National Galleries of Scotland.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure HR and payroll software solutions. Large enterprises with robust service delivery capabilities, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and familiarity with framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses that can provide scalable and reliable Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions within the framework specifications could leverage such contracts to enhance their client portfolio and expand their market presence. As the awarded supplier, Ciphr, a large-scale organisation, exemplifies the ideal business capability needed for success in this sector.

## Notice

The Contract is for the Provision of Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Call-Off Contract for the Provision of Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service. The Call-Off Contract was procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Digital Market Place, G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM 1557.14), Lot 2. The contract has been awarded for a period of 36 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months only. The total procurement value provided in this notice is the estimate value for the maximum Call-Off Contract duration. This notice is for information and transparency.. The Call-Off Contract was procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Digital Market Place G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). The Call-Off Contract has been awarded for a period of 36 months, with the option to extend by a further 12 months only. This notice is for information and transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534154 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £209,244 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79631000 - Personnel and payroll services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534154

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534154
  Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service - The Contract is for the Provision of Secure Human Resources (HR & Payroll) Software as a Service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795546

## Provenance

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