Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be3-21e9-70c1-a324-802a042fdf39/hris-and-bureau-payroll

pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# HRIS and Bureau Payroll

[Cheshire Fire Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-fire-authority)

Often single bidder

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

6 Jul 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

This 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;

[sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders](https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders)

If you are not already registered on Sell2Bluelight register FREE on [sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register](https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/register)

A supplier user guide is available using the following link;

[bluelightcommercial.police.uk](https://bluelightcommercial.police.uk/media/2284/sell2bluelight-in-tend-full-supplier-guide.pdf)

The closing date for expressing an interest and providing a response is Monday 3rd August 2026.

All suppliers must state that they do not believe there is any conflict of interest before expressing an interest/providing a response.

## CPV classification

Software package and information systems

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06c456-2026-07-06T13:53:49+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06c456-2026-07-06T13:53:49+01:00)

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