Payroll and HR Software

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Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 31 May 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

05 Jun 2026

Description

The scope of this opportunity relates to an anticipated initial period of five (5) years commencing from 28th October 2026 (further extension options may be applicable). The current Payroll and Human Resources Software has been in place since 2010. However, with new technology emerging within the market, MEL is looking to update its current software to identify if there can be any efficiencies gained. Scope / Deliverables 1. New HR system 2. New Payroll system 3. Integrate Recruitment and On-Boarding 4. More Payroll automation through Manager/Employee self-service Benefits 1. Improved Administrative Efficiency 2. Integrated Recruitment/On-Boarding/Payroll 3. Improved Management Reporting 4. More Effective Expense Management 5. More automated processes It is recognised that there may be no one solution available off the shelf to provide all the required functionality and that some elements may take time to develop and implement. However, we as a business are keen to have one HR and Payroll system which provides consistency and ease of use to its users. We require a minimum of 1,250 licenses with scalability built in if required.

Scope

Reference
MEL02-2025
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
28 Oct 2026 to 27 Oct 2031
Possible extension to 20 Jul 2033

Opportunity to extend until 20th July 2033 in increments to be agreed between the Supplier and MEL.

CPV classifications
48450000
72212450
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality (General / Technical)quality60.00%
Commercial & Contractprice40.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Industry Recognition and Compliance with HMRC and The Pensions Regulator.

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

31 May 2026

Contract start

26 Oct 2026

Contract end

25 Oct 2031

Awarded to
ZU