---
title: "HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830175"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-23"
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# HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830175

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, based in Inverness, has awarded a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System. This procurement, titled "HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System," falls under the Civil Aviation industry category and is situated within the Scottish region of UKM6. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the electronic HR and Payroll System contract was signed on 19th March 2026 with Softcat Plc, a UK supplier. The procurement method used was 'limited,' carried out as a compliant direct award under Framework RM6285 of the Crown Commercial Service without prior publication, following regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of electronic HR and Payroll services, particularly those with experience and capabilities in handling critical business processes under established framework agreements. Large-scale providers, such as Softcat Plc, are well-suited to such awards due to their ability to manage extensive payroll processing and workforce management. Businesses that focus on software solutions for airports or similar organisations in the aviation sector may find additional opportunities for growth by aligning their offerings with the needs of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited and other entities governed by public law. The contract, valued at £341,997, underscores the importance of UK-specific compliance expertise and high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

Highland and Islands Airports Limited needed to establish a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highland and Islands Airports Limited needed to establish a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System. To facilitate this procurement, a direct award was made through the CCS framework (RM6285 - CCS Back Office 2 framework). This framework offers a solution that best fulfils HIAL's contract requirements.

### Procurement Information

HIAL awarded a contract for the continued provision of HR and Payroll Services to Softcat Plc through a compliant Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6285 - Back Office Software. The service is business critical and underpins payroll processing, statutory payments and workforce management across the organisation. The contract has been awarded under an established CCS framework agreement by way of direct award. Framework RM6285 was established in full compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. In accordance with Regulation 33 of the PCR 2015, contracting authorities may award call off contracts under a framework agreement without the need for a further contract notice or separate competitive procurement, provided that the award is made in accordance with the terms of the framework. HIAL followed all applicable procedures set out in the framework, including eligibility checks, scope alignment and call off rules. As such, no prior publication of a new contract notice was required, and the award is lawful and compliant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554474 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 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 | £341,997 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554474

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554474
  HIA-25-001 HR & Payroll System - Highland and Islands Airports Limited needed to establish a contract for an electronic HR and Payroll System.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830175

## Provenance

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