Planning

NHS Workforce Transformation Solution - Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

26 Oct 2021 at 12:12

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is in the planning stage for the procurement of the "NHS Workforce Transformation Solution - Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information technology services. A Supplier Market Engagement Event is set to take place on 10 November 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 (GMT), where stakeholders will discuss the commercial considerations related to the outline business case. Following this event, interested parties will need to submit their responses to a Request for Information by 24 November 2021 to facilitate the next steps in the procurement process. The current provider maintains the serviced contract until August 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT services, HR management, and payroll sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering integrated workforce management solutions. Companies with expertise in Oracle-based systems, workforce solutions, and a strong understanding of the NHS's operational needs will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process can lead to a significant partnership with the NHS, allowing businesses to grow their portfolio while contributing to the advancement of healthcare services in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Workforce Transformation Solution - Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform organisations of a Supplier Market Engagement Event which the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is hosting at 10:00 till 11:30 noon (GMT), Wednesday 10 November 2021. The event is related to the procurement and contract for the transformation and provision of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services. This is a follow on from the event hosted in July 2021, and will feedback on the results of the last event. It will then focus on Commercial considerations that will form the basis of the Outline Business Case and seek further feedback from the market on those Commercial options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHSBSA is considering its next steps in development of its business case for the future NHS workforce solution. The NHSBSA engaged with the market in July 2021 regarding the Discovery exercise and its findings. The NHSBSA wants to now consult with the market on the Commercial content of the Outline Business Case. The Supplier Market Engagement Event, which the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is hosting, is at 10:00 till 11:30 (GMT), Wednesday 10 November 2021. The event will be via a Webinar. Interested parties should register their interest by sending an email to Caroline Cornick on email: caroline.cornick@nhs.net with names, roles and email addresses of attendees to be invited to the event. The NHSBSA will be issuing a set of Request for Information (RFI) questions after the event. Responses to the RFI are required by Wednesday 24 November 2021, to enable the NHSBSA to consider the next steps. Depending on feedback from the RFI there may be an opportunity to have 1 to 1 discussions later. ESR includes, but is not limited to, the provision of the following core services:--- Payroll-- Core HR (e.g. key personnel events; leave and absence; education, training and organisational structures; approvals, revalidations/fitness to practice)-- Recruitment-- Integrated Identity Management-- Occupational Health-- Finance-- Learning Management (including e-Learning)-- Manager and Employee Self Service-- Talent Management/Compliance Management-- Data Warehouse-- Management Reporting - Local and National.-- Inter Employee Authority Data Transfer Service.-- Associated Framework Services (e.g. expenses solutions)-- Total Reward Statements-- Interoperability with other services and options (including NHS Jobs & NHS Pensions). The ESR solution and related services are provided by the current provider under a managed service contract which, will run until August 2025. The NHS ESR solution is one of the Workforce services provided by the NHSBSA and is an Oracle based workforce management tool for the integrated HR, payroll, learning management and business intelligence. The Solution currently services over 1.8m employees in over 440 organisations. Additional information: This event follows on from the previous supplier engagement event held in July 2021. To be invited to the event please email Caroline Cornick email: caroline.cornick@nhs.net with names, roles and email addresses of attendees.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f003
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026774-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jonathan Whitley
Contact Email
jonathan.whitley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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