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Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 12:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Nov 2025 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

31 Jul 2025 at 11:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Apr 2025 at 11:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Mar 2025 at 14:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The "Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement" by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent public authority, aims to revolutionise public sector workforce management through digital transformation. Located in Chester, UK, the procurement process is at the award stage, having been successfully completed via open procedure. The contract, signed on 16th December 2025, is valued at £96 million gross, with an initial duration until 2027 and a potential extension to 2033. Businesses were invited through this framework agreement to provide a blend of expert guidance, innovative technology, and comprehensive managed services aimed at achieving operational efficiency, enhanced service quality, and significant cost reductions across UK public sector organisations. Key CPV classifications include time accounting, payroll management, human resources consultancy, and recruitment services, with an extensive list of eligible users provided in the ITT pack.

This framework presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in workforce digitalisation, particularly those offering integrated solutions in human resource management software, consultancy, and payroll services. SMEs such as AppLocum Limited, along with larger firms like Liaison Financial Services Limited and VE3 Global Ltd, have already secured positions within the framework, demonstrating the viability for diverse organisations to compete. Contract awards can be direct from a catalogue evaluation or through further competition, allowing flexible engagement pathways suited to firms of varying scales and capabilities. Participation across these segments opens avenues for suppliers to engage with all NHS bodies and UK public organisations, making it a robust platform for market expansion and sustained business development in public service transformation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management. The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a fully managed solution providing a combination of expert advice, innovative technologies, powerful reporting and analytic tools, along with managed services and support to deliver operational efficiencies, improved service quality and real cost savings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083341-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

79211110 - Payroll management services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

APPLOCUM LIMITED

Liaison Financial Services Limited

VE3 GLOBAL LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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