Award

Healthroster e-Rostering

GATESHEAD HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

31 Mar 2025 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Softcat Plc for the renewal of the Healthroster e-Rostering system under the Health Trust Europe Framework Agreement - ICT Solutions 2023. This is a 2-year contract, starting on 14th April 2025, with an option for a 12-month extension. The contract, valued at £753,457, involves the provision of licence management software and covers the location with postal code NE9 6SX. This procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT and software solutions. Companies with expertise in healthcare information systems, particularly those experienced with e-rostering or licence management software, would find this tender relevant for growth. Though not aimed specifically at SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms or those with the capability to scale their solutions could greatly benefit from engaging with similar opportunities in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Healthroster e-Rostering

Notice Description

Award of contract to Softcat Plc for the renewal of the Healthroster e-Rostering system for the Trust. This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for 12 months via the Health Trust Europe Framework Agreement - ICT Solutions 2023 (ComIT3).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65cc3b2a-41d9-4422-804e-ff48894fd0f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3578f52-c7f9-432e-8e3e-02bec83fc088
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£753,457 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£487,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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