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HR and Payroll Systems

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service

Buyer Address: Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, UKM, EH11 3XD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: Procurement@scotcourts.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1314443300

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
855500.0 GBP
Published
16 Dec 2025, 15:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79631000 - Personnel and payroll services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
MHR International UK Limited
Official Source
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Description

Provision of HR and Payroll services through the iTrent system, including software licensing, maintenance, and support.

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Opportunity Context

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Lot Description: Provision of HR and Payroll services through the iTrent system, including software licensing, maintenance, and support. The contract ensures continued delivery of core HR functionality such as payroll processing, absence management, and employee self-service, supporting the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service’s operational and statutory requirements.

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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