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Provision of MHR People First HR and Payroll Software and Associated Services

Awarded to Softcat plc

Havant and South Downs College(buyer)

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Published 12 November 2026
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Overview

Havant and South Downs College has awarded a call-off contract to Softcat plc for the provision of the MHR People First integrated cloud HR and native payroll platform and associated services. The scope covers core HR, payroll, talent, workforce reporting, pension data solutions, implementation, data migration, and ongoing hosting and support for approximately 800 employees and 50 casual staff. Valued at £344,519.98, the contract was signed on 10 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Category
Goods
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
12 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Software package and information systemsTime accounting or human resources software packageComputer-related servicesComputer support and consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£344,520
Award date
10 November 2026
Winner
  • Softcat plc

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Softcat plc

Based in
Marlow
Public contracts won
1,675
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Market context

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£102,000

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Havant and South Downs College in the last 12 months

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    12 November 2026

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