Planning

Workforce Deployment Systems for North West London NHS Trusts

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Planning

19 Mar 2025 at 12:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, together with its associated trusts in North West London, has announced a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of workforce deployment systems. This planning stage aims to gather market insights from potential providers to inform the development of service specifications and commissioning strategies for a comprehensive suite of workforce management solutions. The sector of focus is Human Resources Management Consultancy Services, with additional relevance to time accounting or human resources software packages and computer support and consultancy services. Interested parties should submit their feedback by Wednesday, 9th April 2025 at 5:00pm.

This tender opportunity can foster business growth by allowing companies within the human resources and IT consultancy sectors to contribute to an upcoming large-scale procurement. It is particularly well-suited for businesses that specialise in workforce management, human resources software, and related consultancy services. Participating in the RFI will help shape the final procurement approach, ensuring it aligns with industry capabilities and best practices, thereby benefitting businesses through early involvement and the potential for future collaboration with North West London NHS Trusts. All responses should be submitted via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Deployment Systems for North West London NHS Trusts

Notice Description

The North West London NHS Trusts, consisting of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking market insights from potential providers regarding the procurement of a suite of workforce management solutions. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather industry feedback to inform the development of service specifications and commissioning strategies. This RFI is an informal market engagement exercise and does not signify the commencement of a formal procurement process. It is intended to support the Trust's in assessing market solutions and shaping the most effective approach to commissioning these services. Should a formal tender process be initiated, a separate advertisement and procurement notice will be issued at the appropriate time. Please note that participation in this RFI is entirely voluntary and will not impact your eligibility to participate in any future tendering process. Likewise, choosing not to respond will not disadvantage potential suppliers in any way. However, supplier feedback at this stage will be instrumental in shaping the requirements and ensuring that the final procurement approach aligns with industry capabilities and best practices. Please complete your response and return via our tendering portal, Atamis by Wednesday, 9th April 2025 at 5:00pm. Additional information: To access the documents and participate, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome We appreciate your time and contribution to this engagement and look forward to your responses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d156724-3425-4775-81c2-f59afadb4a59
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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