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Employee Management System

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has finalised the procurement process for an 'Employee Management System' in the software package and information systems category. The tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £61,296 GBP, was awarded to Softcat Plc and will span from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2027, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The primary location for service delivery will be in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the head office based in Ashford, Kent (TN25 4AZ). Key dates include the tender end date on 26 March 2025 and the award date on 27 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employee management and HR case management systems. Companies with experience in software solutions could leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and potentially extend their market presence within the healthcare sector. Firms that can provide tailored HR case management tools, including letter templates and integrated email solutions, will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, contributing to assorted business growth opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Management System

Notice Description

Assure HRCase including letter templates and integrated emails Additional information: There is a 1 year extension available in this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-118cb2ae-739d-4dc2-b6eb-b654797390d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c12d82-bfd7-4a10-b4d7-0b3e46afc400
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,296 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,296 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sarah Woodcock (KCHFT)
Contact Email
sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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