How to win: Human Resource and Payroll System

About this contract

The intended outcome of this procurement is the award of a contract to a single supplier capable of delivering a secure, reliable and integrated HR and Payroll solution that will: • Accurately and efficiently process payroll for the Service’s workforce • Provide a single, trusted source of employee data • Support core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, absence management and reporting • Improve accessibility and user experience for employees, managers and People Services staff • Strengthen compliance with data protection, employment legislation, Welsh Language Standards and equality requirements • Reduce reliance on manual processes, improve data quality and enhance management information • Provide resilience, business continuity and scalability to support future organisational needs

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — South Wales Fire and Rescue Service scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £2,650,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 8 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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