KCS Framework
Hackney Council approved using the KCS Framework for its new HR and payroll system in March 2026.
Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee approved the direct award of a contract in March 2026 for a new Human Resources Information and Payroll System (HRIS). The system, provided by Supplier 1, will be hosted and maintained via the KCS Framework for an initial three-year term, with an option for a further two-year extension.
The KCS Framework is a procurement framework used by councils for hosting and maintaining IT systems. While Bromley Council is set to assess the framework for its new Payment Management System, no further discussions or decisions regarding the KCS Framework are currently scheduled at local council meetings.
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