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Procurement of an HR and Payroll System

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 9 Oct 2026, 13:21.

Opportunity overview

The scope of the tender is to identify a suitable supplier for the implementation and ongoing support of a replacement HR system and managed UK payroll service for Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing. The required solution must support the full employee lifecycle, workforce administration, managed payroll and pensions administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, reporting, integrations, data migration, implementation and transition to business as usual. Unless expressly identified as a separately priced option or Phase 2 requirement, Tenderers should assume that all items listed in this section form part of the core day-one scope and must be included within the tendered solution and commercial response. • Core HR and workforce administration: employee records, organisational structure, position and employee references, contracts and terms, multiple concurrent engagements per individual, establishment management and post control, including budgeted posts, position management, organisational hierarchy, approval workflows and reporting-line management. • Payroll and pensions: fully managed UK payroll service, including statutory filing, year-end activity, managed pensions administration, auto-enrolment, opt-outs, contribution submissions, provider returns, pension query support, statutory payments, salary sacrifice, attachment of earnings, off-cycle or emergency payments, payroll queries, Average Holiday Pay and NMW/NLW compliance calculations. • Absence management: sickness, annual leave, family leave, sabbaticals, AWOL, authorised absence, return-to-work processes and associated workflow, reporting and audit requirements. Fully customisable T&Cs in line with either Organisation policy or TUPE-in policy • Recruitment, onboarding, compliance and learning: recruitment and applicant tracking, candidate portal, document upload, job board integration or linking to the Look Ahead website, regulatory and safer-recruitment compliance records, dedicated DBS integration and tracking, expiry alerting, evidence capture, employee document management, retention and deletion rules, onboarding, pre-employment compliance, offboarding and leaver workflows. DBS functionality should support integration with a third-party DBS checking provider where required, including application status tracking, outcome recording, renewal monitoring, expiry reporting and audit history. • Employee, manager and workforce development: employee and manager self-service, performance and supervision recording, talent, succession and workforce development management, including talent profiles, succession planning, career development, skills and competency tracking, performance and appraisal linkage, succession risk reporting, development plans and management reporting. • Learning Pool: Learning Pool will remain in use during Phase 1. Integration with Learning Pool is core scope at HRIS go-live, while replacement of Learning Pool or the Learning Management System is a Phase 2 priced option and is not part of the day-one core replacement. • Employee relations and HR case management: case creation, categorisation, allocation, workflow, task management, document storage, confidentiality controls, restricted access, audit trail, key date tracking, outcome recording, reporting and the ability to manage multiple case types such as disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, capability, probation and flexible working. • Reporting, governance and security: reporting, analytics, statutory reporting including Gender Pay Gap reporting, audit trails, data retention, GDPR reporting, information governance reporting, Subject Access Request and IG request support, workflow and authorisation, role-based access control, user security administration, permission management and auditable security access reporting. • Integrations and interfaces: key systems and data flows required to support HR, payroll, recruitment, compliance, learning, finance and reporting, including Unit4, Neuven bank and agency portal, identity provider, Active Directory and single sign-on, pension providers, Learning Pool, Access Group compliance portal, Cardinus, DBS checking providers or other third-party pre-employment compliance services, the Look Ahead website and reporting, data warehouse or Power BI feeds. • Data migration, implementation and transition: data migration from the incumbent iTrent system, cleansing, reconciliation, testing, training, cutover, hypercare, knowledge transfer and transition to business as usual, including system administration handover, support model definition and retained configuration documentation. • Separately priced options: Tenderers must provide separately priced options where requested in the Cost Schedule, including integrated or natively supported rostering and any Phase 2 replacement of Learning Pool or the Learning Management System. Such options are not part of the core day-one HR system and managed payroll replacement unless expressly confirmed by Look Ahead following evaluation and contract award. The list above is not exhaustive and is intended to summarise the principal areas included within the scope of the tender.

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services

Lots

  • Lot 1£1.5m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
LACS26002HR
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Submission of tender responses will be through Delta. www.delta-esourcing.com

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
20 Nov 2026, 17:00

Enquiry period

Ends
13 Nov 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
26 Feb 2027, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Payment Terms - 30 days for valid undisputed invoices

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Preference will be given to g-cloud Framework holders
Id
095598-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Demonstration
Description
Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to demonstration of product

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Commercial

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Legal and financial capacity must adhere to Annex 3 PSQ of the tender document providing confirmation of compliance. Financial capacity must evidence completion of contracts to similar value of the tender Preference will be given to tenderers who are a G-Cloud framework holder
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Tenderers must achieve at least 60% of the available written quality and social value score to progress. This minimum threshold will be assessed after the written quality, social value and commercial evaluations have been completed, and before any invitations to demonstrations are issued.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
10 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
9 Mar 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
9 Mar 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The HR and Payroll System supports essential services that are fundamental to the operation of the organisation. Any disruption could result in: Failure to process payroll accurately and on time. Errors in pension, tax and statutory deductions. Loss of access to workforce and employment data. Increased risk of non-compliance with employment and payroll legislation. Significant reputational and employee relations impacts. A contract extension will ensure stability and continuity whilst future arrangements are established.

Options

Description
1. Integrated or natively supported rostering - Must be priced separately in Annex 4. - It is not part of the core day-one solution unless Look Ahead elects to take it up. 2. Phase 2 replacement of Learning Pool / the Learning Management System - Must be offered as a separately priced option. - For Phase 1, integration with the existing Learning Pool remains a core requirement. 3. Contract extension - Initial term: 3 years - Optional extension: up to 24 months. - Maximum potential term: 5 years. 4. Usage-based or pay-as-you-go services - Allowed only where Annex 4 expressly provides for them. - Unit rates, charging basis, assumptions, and minimum or maximum volumes must be stated. Charges apply only where Look Ahead authorises the service in advance. 5. Ad hoc services and consultancy - A separate rate card is required in Annex 4. - The rate card is for information and is not scored. 6. Other optional, additional, or out-of-scope services - These may be offered if they are clearly separated from the core service. - The submission must explain the charging basis and when the charges would apply. 7. Proposed contract variances - Suppliers may submit requested changes to the draft terms in a separate evaluation matrix. - Look Ahead is not obliged to accept them, and material qualifications could make the tender non-compliant.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72222300
Description
Information technology services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
095598-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
9 Oct 2026, 11:54
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-IP21004R

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
IP21004R

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLBV-2915-MQYV

Address

Street Address
439 Caledonian Road
Locality
London
Postal Code
N7 9BG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI43

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI43 · N7 9BG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 095559-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 095598-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Look Ahead Care and Support is seeking a supplier to implement and support a replacement HR information system and fully managed UK payroll and pensions service. The core day-one scope includes HR, payroll, recruitment, DBS-related compliance workflows, employee relations, reporting, integrations, migration from iTrent and transition support. Rostering and replacement of Learning Pool/LMS are separately priced Phase 2 options.

Who this may suit

Strong fit for established HRIS, managed payroll and systems-integration providers able to deliver UK payroll and pensions administration, complex workforce workflows, data migration and multi-system integrations.

Key points identified

  • Core solutionHR system implementation plus ongoing support and a fully managed UK payroll service.Evidence: The scope seeks implementation and ongoing support of a replacement HR system and managed UK payroll service.
  • Payroll and pensionsManaged UK payroll, statutory filings, year-end activity, pensions administration, auto-enrolment, statutory payments, salary sacrifice, attachments of earnings and compliance calculations.Evidence: Payroll and pensions scope explicitly lists these services and functions.
  • HR functionalitySupport the full employee lifecycle, workforce administration, absence, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, succession and reporting.Evidence: The description lists these functional areas as core scope.
94% approved-analysis confidence9 supplier criteria identified5 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
095598-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-078481
First published
9 Oct 2026
Last checked
9 Oct 2026, 13:21
Notice versions reviewed
2

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
9 Oct 2026
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