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E- Rostering

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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01 Sep 2025 at 09:52

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01 Sep 2025 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust initiated a procurement process titled "E-Rostering" for an online e-rostering system aimed at improving staff management. Categorised under IT services such as consulting and software development, the service is expected to cater to regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently in the award stage, completed with an active status as of 1st September 2025. The project has an allocated budget of £2,626,609, with the contract period extending from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2028. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, marking the procurement as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those focusing on consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement method favoured a selective process, suggesting that specialised and competitive firms in the IT services industry, particularly SMEs, had an advantageous position. With Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust as the buying organisation, businesses can leverage this opportunity for considerable growth by delivering effective e-rostering solutions. Companies specialising in healthcare software and management systems are well-positioned to engage in future opportunities with this institution, thereby fostering long-term business partnerships and access to broader markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E- Rostering

Notice Description

On line e rostering system for staff

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0755b541-5658-4c2e-a776-d15c24818d4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66e2b5cf-db3e-4cd5-80fd-70c8750f9aea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,626,609 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,188,841 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARLOW BUCKS
Postcode
SL7 1LW
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Leopard Hill
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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