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NEY Regional Job Planning Improvement

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The NEY Regional Job Planning Improvement initiative is being led by NHS England, aiming to enhance consultant radiology job planning and management information in the North East and Yorkshire region. This procurement, classified under the industry category of licence management software package, has reached the award stage as of 27th February 2026, with Hexarad Group Limited granted the contract. The project is funded with £173k and holds a total contract value of £253k. The endeavour aligns with NHS England’s goals around elective recovery, digital transformation, and workforce sustainability, with the contract period spanning from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027. Located in Leeds, this call-off from a framework agreement had its tender period concluded on 26th February 2026.

This tender offers lucrative prospects for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on productivity enhancement and workforce optimisation. It provides opportunities for SMEs, as reflected in its suitability criteria, signalling that smaller enterprises can successfully engage in this procurement process. Companies operating in sectors related to healthcare technology, digital platforms, and consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from participating in future similar tenders, supporting NHS England’s improvement programmes. By tapping into NHS priorities, businesses can not only grow but also contribute significantly to the digital transformation and sustainability efforts in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEY Regional Job Planning Improvement

Notice Description

The North East and Yorkshire region is aiming to advance consultant radiology job planning and management information as part of NHS England's 2025/26 improvement programme. The procurement of Optirad is backed by PS173k funding, the initiative will evaluate the OptiRad platform to: Boost productivity, Align consultant activity with clinical demand and Optimise workforce deployment. This initiative directly supports national and regional priorities around elective recovery, digital transformation, and staff sustainability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48d7c5a3-a51f-4712-870a-01349ab4107b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f73eb71-4cbf-441b-a392-cca002c76ccc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEXARAD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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