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HPFT - Optima Health Rostering

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust

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12 Aug 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust procured Optima Health Rostering, a software-based rostering solution for workforce scheduling and related digital technology requirements. The procurement is classified as software-related services, although the main category is recorded as goods. The buying organisation is Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust, based in Welwyn Garden City, England. Delivery is associated with the AL10 area in the United Kingdom, covering the Trust’s operational requirement in Hertfordshire. The named solution is being obtained through the Digital Technology Solutions route, under reference HTE-011008. This is a healthcare technology opportunity for suppliers providing workforce rostering software, implementation and associated technology supply to NHS organisations.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement, with tenders closing on 25 May 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc on 15 June 2026 for £1,110,000 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 16 June 2026 to 15 June 2029. The award is active and covers the Optima Health Rostering requirement. The published suitability assessment records the opportunity as unsuitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations. The procurement was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the available information does not state additional quality, price or technical weighting.

This award demonstrates established NHS demand for workforce rostering technology delivered through a public sector framework. Suppliers competing for a future requirement from this Trust would need a credible healthcare rostering platform, strong understanding of workforce scheduling and the ability to support deployment within an NHS environment. They would also need to operate effectively through a framework call-off, meet the buyer’s technology and service requirements, and provide sufficient organisational capacity for a substantial, multi-year implementation and support arrangement. The selected supplier is a large technology provider, indicating that scale, delivery capability and the ability to manage an enterprise-level NHS account are important competitive considerations. Smaller firms may need a framework position, a delivery partner or a clearly evidenced specialist proposition to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPFT - Optima Health Rostering

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust award for Optima Health Rostering via Digital Technology Solutions Ref: HTE-011008

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5785b69d-5658-4b73-a2db-5bfc0f473e0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8beb07d7-1149-4255-a719-e45a878d7934
Current Stage
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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

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,110,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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