HRIS and Bureau Payroll

{
  "id": "063213-2026",
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  "date": "2026-07-06T13:53:49+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PXBC-3252-DZQJ",
    "name": "Cheshire Fire Authority"
  },
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          "endDate": "2031-11-30T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-12-01T00:00:00Z"
        }
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    "status": "planning",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
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    "description": "This Notice is placed as part of a soft market test to explore the range of systems available for a HRIS and Bureau Payroll Solution for Cheshire Fire Authority (\"the Authority\").  The Authority is carrying out early market engagement ahead of a potential procurement for a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS), to be delivered alongside a fully managed Bureau payroll service.  This is an initial engagement exercise only. It is not a call for competition, but an opportunity for the Authority to better understand the market, potential solutions, and likely costs before finalising its requirements and procurement approach.  \nThis Soft Market Test will be conducted through the Sell2Bluelight e-Tendering system. To access the documents required to express an interest please use the following link;\nhttps://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders \nIf you are not already registered on Sell2Bluelight register FREE on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register\nA supplier user guide is available using the following link;\nhttps://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf\nThe closing date for expressing an interest and providing a response is Monday 3rd August 2026.  \nAll suppliers must state that they do not believe there is any conflict of interest before expressing an interest/providing a response.",
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      "id": "GB-PPON-PXBC-3252-DZQJ",
      "name": "Cheshire Fire Authority",
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        "region": "UKD63",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Winsford, Cheshire",
        "postalCode": "CW7 2FQ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "HQ/Training Centre, Sadler Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "https://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/",
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            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
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            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
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        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "jacqui williams",
        "email": "jacqui.williams@cheshire.police.uk"
      }
    }
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        "id": "063213-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063213-2026",
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2026-07-06T13:53:49+01:00"
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    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-08-03T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "This Notice is placed as part of a soft market test to explore the range of systems available for a HRIS and Bureau Payroll Solution for Cheshire Fire Authority (\"the Authority\").  The Authority is carrying out early market engagement ahead of a potential procurement for a cloud-based Human Resources Information System (HRIS), to be delivered alongside a fully managed Bureau payroll service.  This is an initial engagement exercise only. It is not a call for competition, but an opportunity for the Authority to better understand the market, potential solutions, and likely costs before finalising its requirements and procurement approach.\nThis Soft Market Test will be conducted through the Sell2Bluelight e-Tendering system. To access the documents required to express an interest please use the following link;\nhttps://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders \nIf you are not already registered on Sell2Bluelight register FREE on https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register\nA supplier user guide is available using the following link;\nhttps://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf\nThe closing date for expressing an interest and providing a response is Monday 3rd August 2026.  \nAll suppliers must state that they do not believe there is any conflict of interest before expressing an interest/providing a response."
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