Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Jodie Dyer
Contact Email: Procurement.Help@tfwrail.wales
Buyer Name: Transport for Wales Rail Limited (Utility Buyer)
Buyer Address: 3 Llys Cadwyn, Pontypridd, UKL15, CF37 4TH, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Jodie Dyer
Contact Email: Procurement.Help@tfwrail.wales
The Authority wishes to procure Software as a Services (SaaS) licenses for preferably a suitable Off the Shelf (OTS) solution for middleware, implementation services including training and ongoing software maintenance and support. TfW are looking to replace their pay rule calculation system. This is a system that takes a daily import from a rostering system, calculates employee hours according to present pay rules and then allows payroll staff to adjust any employee’s timesheet where necessary.
No linked documents found for this notice.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020352-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Options to purchase additional licenses in the event a review of HR systems results in the solution being required for use by TFW wider group, potential increase in licenses to support additional staff and organisational growth. Call off of additional consultancy and support services during the term of the agreement.
Lot 1 Value: GBP 609,999
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 732,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-10-05T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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