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E-Job Planning System

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an electronic Job Planning System has been awarded by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust to Locumtap. This contract falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' with CPV code 48000000, indicating involvement in information systems. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework agreement, reference RM1557.14. The contract, valued at £39,840, is set to span from 12 January 2026 to 11 January 2028. The foundation trust is located at Spire House, Glover Industrial Estate, Washington, England. Although the procurement is tagged with 'award' indicating completion, the official award notice was published on 26 March 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale software vendors specialising in electronic job planning systems. The structured nature of the procurement via a framework agreement highlights the merits for companies familiar with targeted government procurement methods. As the project aligns with the medical sector, businesses with experience in healthcare digital solutions are particularly well-positioned to offer competitive advantages. Additionally, while it does not suit SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises equipped with the resources to deliver robust software solutions within the public health sector will find ample opportunities in such framework-driven procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

E-Job Planning System

Notice Description

The purchase of an electronic Job Planning System awarded to Locumtap via the G-Cloud 14 Framework (Framework Ref - RM1557.14) . Total cost PS39,840. Contract term (licences) 12/01/2026 to 11/01/2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/477096c4-75f4-45bc-a9d1-3d6cbc7723ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£39,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2028 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
GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WASHINGTON
Postcode
NE37 3ES
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCUMTAP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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