---
title: "Payroll Software Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831482"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Payroll Software Renewal

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831482

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of its iTrent Payroll Solution, with a contract awarded to Softcat Plc. The procurement was carried out under an open procedure, focusing on the goods category, particularly in the area of public order and safety, classified under the COFOG scheme. The contract, valued at £2,716,674, commenced on 30 April 2026 and covers a three-year period with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement is part of the larger framework for Technology Products & Associated Services 2, and the main operations will be concentrated in the region of Scotland, UKM.

This award presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll and related IT services. Companies offering innovative solutions in software maintenance, service upgrades, and IT support will find this tender particularly relevant. Though currently awarded to a large-scale entity such as Softcat Plc, the inclusion of options for contract extension indicates ongoing potential for involvement, especially for suppliers demonstrating capabilities in public service technologies. Enterprises with a presence or strategic interest in the Scottish region are ideally positioned to leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector market.

## Notice

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procured the renewal of its existing iTrent Payroll Solution and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has a requirement to procure renewal of its existing iTrent Payroll Solution and associated services.

Options: The duration of the Call-Off Contract will be for three (3) years with the option to extend the contract a further two (2) periods of up to twelve months of each period at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555506 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 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 | £2,716,674 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555506

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555506
  Payroll Software Renewal - The Scottish Police Authority (known as the "the Authority") has procured the renewal of its existing iTrent Payroll Solution and associated services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831482

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