HR and Payroll System
A Contract Award Notice
by ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- not specified
- Value
- £1M
- Sector
- TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 23 Jun 2026
- Delivery
- not specified
- Deadline
- n/a
Related Terms
Location
Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET
2 buyers
- Aston University Birmingham
1 supplier
- Access Loughborough
Description
Aston University has awarded a contract to Access UK Ltd for the provision of its existing HR and Payroll System, PeopleXD. The contract supports continuity of a critical HR and Payroll system and includes associated system functionality, support, and potential future integration with existing University systems. The contract has been awarded via the G-Cloud framework.
Total Quantity or Scope
The system supports critical HR and payroll operations across the University. The award provides continuity of service, reduces implementation risk and disruption, and supports improved system functionality and reporting capability. The contract has been awarded via the G-Cloud framework as a compliant route to market.
Award Detail
| 1 | Access (Loughborough)
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Award Criteria
| PRICE | _ |
CPV Codes
- 72268000 - Software supply services
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
Indicators
- Award on basis of price.
Legal Justification
The contract was awarded via direct award under the G-Cloud 14 framework, based on the supplier's ability to meet the University's requirements and ensure continuity of service. The decision to award to The Access UK Ltd is supported by the following: Ensures continuity of a critical HR and Payroll system Reduces implementation risk and potential service disruption Enables future integration with existing and developing University systems Achieves value for money through negotiated pricing and inclusion of additional functionality
Other Information
The award report confirms the contract is for the existing HR and Payroll System, awarded to Access UK Ltd via G-Cloud, with a total potential contract value of £1,429,617.60 excluding VAT if the optional one-year extension is exercised.
Reference
- FTS 058953-2026