Scope
Description
Ark is procuring a group wide Human Capital Management solution to facilitate our strategic aims of managing our workforce more effectively, driving self-service, providing a firm foundation for growth and discovering actionable insight from our people data. Ark is seeking a comprehensive solution that meets all our requirements. However, we are open to considering tightly integrated products from established partnerships that minimise duplication of entry. Please note that Ark will only consider tenders addressing the entirety of its requirements. If a third party contributes to part of your solution, a joint tender must be submitted.
Estimated value of contract including VAT and all optional extension periods is £6,240,000
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Total value (estimated)
- £6,240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 March 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Long criteria description |
Quality | 75% |
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 25% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ark Schools
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTQ-4258-QVDP
1EdCity, EdCity Walk
London
W12 7TF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@arkonline.org
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government