Planning

Payroll e-forms

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

22 Sep 2021 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a planned procurement process for a project titled "Payroll e-forms," which falls under the goods category within the software package and information systems industry. This project seeks to enhance the payroll management system for the National Health Service (NHS) in Wales, currently serving 125,000 employees. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in a supplier demonstration day scheduled for 15th October via Microsoft Teams, with a future notice expected on 16th December 2021. The procurement process is structured as a tender, focusing on innovative software solutions to improve payroll management efficiency and compliance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for technology and software firms that specialise in payroll systems and related services. Businesses that provide cloud-based solutions, API integrations, and tools compatible with Microsoft 365 would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the NHS seeks to modernise its approach to payroll through technological advancements, this creates pathways for growth for suppliers capable of delivering secure, compliant, and efficient electronic forms and management systems tailored to healthcare needs.

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Notice Title

Payroll e-forms

Notice Description

Payroll sits within the Employment Services Division of NWSSP and is responsible for managing Payroll on behalf of all Health Boards & Trusts within NHS Wales for 125,000 employees. Therefore, Payroll is a critical service for the NHS, ensuring that Health Professionals are paid on time within a demanding Health Care Sector. The service uses the ESR Payroll system but currently manages changes to the payroll via macro enabled spreadsheets that have been in place for several years. Since the introduction of Microsoft 365 into the organisation, this system has not been as effective as before. Consequently, the Project Team would like to explore alternative options in the marketplace to develop the service over the next five years by taking advantage of new software & technological advancements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Payroll sits within the Employment Services Division of NWSSP and is responsible for managing Payroll on behalf of all Health Boards & Trusts within NHS Wales for 125,000 employees. Therefore, Payroll is a critical service for the NHS, ensuring that Health Professionals are paid on time within a demanding Health Care Sector. The service uses the ESR Payroll system but currently manages changes to the payroll via macro enabled spreadsheets that have been in place for several years. Since the introduction of Microsoft 365 into the organisation, this system has not been as effective as before. Consequently, the Project Team would like to explore alternative options in the marketplace to develop the service over the next five years by taking advantage of new software & technological advancements. Payroll changes are managed using the following forms:- - New starter / Terminations form - Timesheeting - Staff movement advice - Overtime / additional hours worked The Project Team would like to see the following features for the e-forms described above demonstrated on the Supplier Demonstration Day. 1. Cloud based solution. 2. Solution that is compatible with Microsoft 365. 3. Solution with functionality to integrate via API with Oracle, ESR & Trac. 4. Built in Security and restrictions to a group of staff. 5. Functionality to export to Excel, Word, PDF. 6. Portal base functionality. 7. High levels of security standards (extremely personal data held on forms). (Mention GDPR?) 8. Daily data extraction to the files. 9. Built in hierarchy system. 10. Automated access password system. 11. Tracking functionality with a tram line service to see where change is in the system. 12. Allocate change to a member of the team. 13. Mandatory fields. 14. Compliance with Banking regulations for Bank Account. 15. Ability to split the form on submission to different departments. 16. Be standalone when required for external partners. 17. Built in workflows. 18. Functionality to send automated emails to other departments on Terminations. The e-forms should include the following key features for timesheeting:- 1. Ability to produce timesheet for the manager. 2. Ability to select staff from hierarchy in ESR. 3. Built in workflows. 4. Incorporate built in rules. 5. Workflow notifications. 6. Functionality to: a. Recall timesheets. b. Resubmit timesheets. c. Input figures & dates. d. Enable Managers to retrieve submitted timesheets. 7. Tracking functionality for both Payroll & the NHS Manager. 8. Reminders & nudges to Managers. 9. Incorporate mandatory fields. 10. Ability to input figures & dates. 11. The ability to have a blank version for external partners. . 12. Direct interface via API into ESR. 13. Ability to extract data via generic interface. The e-forms are required to hold the following data:- 1. Title 2. First Name 3. Last Name 4. NINO number 5. DOB 6. Address 7. Contract details 8. Telephone Numbers 9. Manager Name 10. Salary Bandings 11. Bank Account Details 12. Termination Date 13. Reason for Change/Termination 14. Destination on Leaving 15. Annual Leave Entitlement to be paid recovered Additional information: The supplier demonstration day is expected to take place via Microsoft Teams on Friday 15th October. Suppliers should contact Michael.Veasey@wales.nhs.uk to arrange a suitable time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e375
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023554-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.veasey@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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