Planning

NHS Jobs Transformation Project

N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 May 2018 at 08:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is currently in the planning stage for the "NHS Jobs Transformation Project", aimed at enhancing the NHS Jobs service. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a focus on developing an Applicant Tracking Service (ATS). Key dates include the engagement end date set for 8th June 2018 and upcoming supplier engagement activities, including a Supplier Day on 18th June 2018 and a Webinar on 19th June 2018, both to be held in London. Interested suppliers are required to register by noon on 8th June 2018 to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and recruitment solutions, particularly those that offer ATS software and services. Companies that focus on candidate relationship management, CV parsing, and comprehensive recruitment analytics would be well-suited to compete for this project. The engagement activities will allow suppliers to gain insights into NHSBSA's requirements and provide feedback, thus facilitating potential collaborations that can drive innovation and enhance recruitment processes within the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Jobs Transformation Project

Notice Description

On behalf of the Department of Health, the NHSBSA is the responsible body for the NHS Jobs service. The proposed requirement is to provide an internally and externally facing transactional service that supports NHS wide recruitment, and specifically relating to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) an Application / Applicant Tracking Service (ATS). The NHSBSA is a multi-sited, geographically diverse organisation. We provide a broad range of business services that support the wider NHS. Further information on our extensive service portfolio can be found at: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/about-us The current system (NHS Jobs 2) is outsourced to a third party supplier. The current contract expires in February 2020 and a replacement service is to be delivered to meet the future needs of NHS Jobs users. The NHSBSA has conducted a Discovery (which started in February 2018). The resulting findings have demonstrated the need for an ATS to support and assist in transforming the NHS Jobs service. During Discovery the requirement for an ATS was identified as a key component and is the focus of this PIN. An ATS is a software application which enables the electronic handling of recruitment needs and is designed specifically for recruitment tracking purposes. ATS functions are expected to include, but are not limited to: - Content Management, - Candidate Relationship Management, - CV Parsing (the conversion of a free-form CV into a structured format), - Calendar Management, - Location Service, - Campaign Management, - Comprehensive reporting capabilities. The NHSBSA is looking for engagement from suppliers of ATS software and services to participate in the planned early market engagement activities. Further information related to the early market engagement activities can be found in Section II.2.14 Additional Information. During the early market engagement the NHSBSA will provide context and current status of the NHS Jobs Transformation project (NHS Jobs 3), and additionally will test the findings of Discovery, which include but are not limited to: - assumptions related to Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) affordability and currently available commercial models, - test the Target Operating Model (TOM) developed during Discovery for ATS. Additional information: The NHSBSA's early market engagement for NHS Jobs 3 will include a number of stages: 1) NHSBSA Issues PIN / Contracts Finder notice; 2) suppliers to register interest; 3) suppliers to attend Webinar; or 4) suppliers to attend Supplier Day; 5) suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) exercise via a written submission to the NHSBSA; 6) suppliers to attend one-to-one session with NHSBSA. A Webinar/Supplier Day are part of the NHSBSA's preliminary market consultation phase and their purpose is to give the market a broad indication of the requirements of the NHSBSA, and to receive feedback from the market to help inform the NHSBSA's strategy for an ATS for NHS Jobs 3. Following presentations by the NHSBSA at the Webinar/Supplier Day, the NHSBSA intends to offer all suppliers in attendance, and those who expressed an interest and are not in attendance, the opportunity to participate in the RFI. Both the Webinar, Supplier Day and RFI will assist the NHSBSA in developing our strategy for requirements set out above. The Supplier Day will last approximately 1.5 hours and will take place on 18.6.2018 in London, United Kingdom (location to be confirmed). Suppliers should be aware that the discussions at the Supplier Day will be documented, and the resulting documents will be made publicly available as part of the Supplier Day materials (see below): - Supplier Day date: 18.6.2018, - Supplier Day timings: PM (GMT), - Supplier Day location: London, UK (TBC). The Webinar will last approximately 1.5 hours and will take place on 19.6.2018. Suppliers should be aware that the discussions at the webinar will be recorded and documented, and the resulting documents will be made publicly available as part of the Webinar materials (see below): - Webinar date: 19.6.2018, - Webinar timings: PM (GMT). If you would like to attend, or alternatively would not like to attend and participate in the RFI only, you are required to register an interest by contacting the NHSBSA via email on nhsbsa.jobs3@nhs.net The closing date and time for registering is 12:00 noon (GMT) 8.6.2018. Within your registering email you must state if you want to attend the Webinar or the Supplier Day and/or participate in the RFI. No requests to attend either the Webinar, Supplier Day or RFI will be accepted after 12:00 noon (GMT) 8.6.2018. This Notice is published for information purposes only. It is not a call for competition. The NHSBSA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by suppliers in responding to this notice or for participating in the Webinar, Supplier Day, RFI or follow-up market engagement activity. All information provided by the NHSBSA at the Webinar and/or Supplier Day, including the any presentation materials together with the questions asked and answers given during the general Q and A sessions (the Webinar materials and Supplier Day materials) b

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576b10df-1ef6-446d-8a04-daca6852b7cb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jun 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
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)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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