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Provision of E-Rostering

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Nov 2025 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the provision of an E-Rostering system. The contract, valued at £851,894, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000) and will be implemented in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on the 4th of November 2025 and will run until the 3rd of November 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being published on the 25th of November 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare solutions. Although the call-off was made without competition through an established framework, it highlights the potential for future opportunities within NHS Trusts for suppliers who can offer innovative solutions enhancing operational efficiency. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider aligning their offerings with framework agreements to increase their candidacy for similar contracts. Softcat PLC, a large organisation with a primary role in the UK IT sector, demonstrates that successful engagement in public procurement can bolster market presence and drive business development in targeted industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of E-Rostering

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract for an E-Rostering system to softcat plc. The contract was awarded via a call off without competition utilising HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) reference number: HTE-011008. The contract term is 24 months + 1 x 12 month optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85b64958-f895-4791-ae1b-c917a693f336
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c90997-d8dd-4f55-b6f1-dc5fc6f574e3
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
SME
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
£851,894 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£851,894 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Support
Contact Email
procurement.support@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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