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Framework for Workforce Technology Systems

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 17:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 21:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 11:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process is led by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, situated in London, UK. The procurement involves a "Framework for Workforce Technology Systems" designed to aid the NHS Long Term Plan and People Digital Plan. The key procurement method applied is an open procedure targeting a spectrum of software systems and digital solutions for managing jobs, staff, and related analytics. This is set within the central government public authority framework. The process has progressed through multiple stages including a recent award phase as of 8th December 2025, and various suppliers have been contracted. The procurement framework has been structured to remain open until 2033, with contracts reopening annually for potential renewal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in information technology services, consulting, software development, and integration. Given the magnitude and scale of this procurement, both SMEs and large corporations are well-positioned to compete, benefiting from an optimised entry into the public sector marketplace. Such companies could leverage this initiative to expand their offerings in workforce management technologies and consultancy. Suppliers, including smaller enterprises like Applocum Limited, have illustrated the broad accessibility and potential sector expansion available under this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Workforce Technology Systems

Notice Description

Framework for locally delivered Workforce Systems which seeks to continue to support the NHS Long Term Plan and People Digital Plan by providing a route to market for all software systems and digital solutions in use, to support the management, deployment and development of jobs and staff and associated reporting and analytics.

Lot Information

Workforce Technology Systems

General Requirements "The delivery of workforce specific software" The scope of this lot shall initially include; * Off the shelf systems and software (including general and mobile applications ("Apps")) * Software / App development * The development of systems / apps necessary to support their utilisation. * Standardisation of data flows and associated Application Programming Interfaces ("APIs") relevant to the product. The scope of this lot shall not include; - The ability to provide individual workforce members (People/Staff) - The role of carrying out Occupational Health assessments on individuals - The role of carrying out Clinical or Medical duties under supervision Whilst it is not envisaged that each Service Provider awarded to this lot will be capable of supplying all systems, Customers will have the ability to shortlist the most capable of bidders to provide their requirements. This will be manged through a shortlisting process based on the self-classification of each bidder's software solution(s) and the developmental capabilities of the bidder and the system once deployed. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only. Some example types of workforce software available under this lot are: * E-recruitment, employment checks and onboarding * Occupational Health * Case Management, including wellbeing * Wage Advance * Expenses * Rostering * Job Planning * Junior Doctor Module * Scheduling * Temporary Staffing * Learning Management Systems * Appraisal and revalidation * Performance Management * Succession Planning * Clinical Supervision Additionally, any other workforce software which can be described as "Workforce Technology" may be considered here.

Options: The open procedure allows us to launch new frameworks on the anniversary for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: On the anniversary, we will look to relaunch a framework with substantially the same scope and terms and conditions for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Services for Integration, Deployment and Interoperability

General Requirements "The supply of solutions to support the delivery of workforce technology systems" The scope of this lot shall initially include; * System training * Implementation, Transformation and Transition Services * Reporting and Analytics tools * Development of interoperability capabilities between systems * Integration of systems and processes * Standardisation of data flows and associated APIs Additionally, any other services which can be described as integration, deployment and interoperability services relevant to Workforce Technology systems may be considered here.

Options: The open procedure allows us to launch new frameworks on the anniversary for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: On the anniversary, we will look to relaunch a framework with substantially the same scope and terms and conditions for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Professional Services and Consultancy

General Requirements "The provision of Professional Services in the support of Workforce Technology Systems" The scope of this lot shall initially include; * Systems gap analysis * Specification Design * Change Management * Project Management * Reporting and Analytics Reporting Additionally, any other services which can be described as professional services and consultancy relevant to Workforce Technology systems may be considered here.

Options: The open procedure allows us to launch new frameworks on the anniversary for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: On the anniversary, we will look to relaunch a framework with substantially the same scope and terms and conditions for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Overlay, User Experience and Support

General Requirements "The delivery of overlay solutions to support employee experience" The scope of this Lot shall initially include; * Single User Interfacing * Customisation and standardisation * System Policy Design and harmonisation * Ticketing and support services * User Experience Solutions Additionally, any other products or services which can be described as overlay, user experience or support systems and services relevant to Workforce Technology systems may be considered here.

Options: The open procedure allows us to launch new frameworks on the anniversary for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Renewal: On the anniversary, we will look to relaunch a framework with substantially the same scope and terms and conditions for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eae7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080822-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48160000 - Library software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48218000 - License management software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48331000 - Project management software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212215 - Networking developers software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79211110 - Payroll management services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£847,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
2026-08-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
33
Supplier Names

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE LIMITED

APPLOCUM LIMITED

BOX3 LTD

CARRADALE FUTURES HORIZON LIMITED

CLARITY WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE LIMITED

DELOITTE LLP

DIGITAL STAFF SOLUTIONS LTD

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD

HEALSGOOD AI LIMITED

HEXARAD GROUP LIMITED

IBM LIMITED

IBM United Kingdom Limited

ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED

KPMG LLP

LOCUMS NEST LTD

LOCUMTAP LTD

Liaison Financial Services Limited

MY HEALTH CARE SUPPORT LTD

Marino Software Limited

Medical Banks Limited

NEO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

PEGASYSTEMS LIMITED

PLUS US WORKFORCE SERVICES LLP

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

RETINUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ROI International UK LTD

ROTAMAP LIMITED

SARD JV LTD.

STEP5 CONSULT LTD

TEACHER BOOKER LTD

VE3 GLOBAL LTD

Further Information

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