Planning

Workforce Deployment Systems for North West London NHS Trusts

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 Mar 2025 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust are currently in the planning stage for a procurement process involving workforce deployment systems for North West London NHS Trusts. This process is categorised under services and aims to gather market insights from potential providers for workforce management solutions. Interested parties are invited to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) by 9 April 2025. The procurement will be conducted under the supervision of Northwest London Procurement Services, and any formal tender process will be announced later.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy services to expand their footprint within the public healthcare sector. Companies with innovative workforce management solutions can significantly influence the development of service specifications and commissioning strategies. By participating in the RFI, businesses can ensure that their capabilities and best practices are considered in the final procurement approach. This tender is particularly suitable for providers with established expertise in delivering human resources solutions to large, complex healthcare organisations.

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Notice Title

Workforce Deployment Systems for North West London NHS Trusts

Notice Description

The North West London NHS Trusts, consisting of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London North West University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking market insights from potential providers regarding the procurement of a suite of workforce management solutions. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather industry feedback to inform the development of service specifications and commissioning strategies. This RFI is an informal market engagement exercise and does not signify the commencement of a formal procurement process. It is intended to support the Trust's in assessing market solutions and shaping the most effective approach to commissioning these services. Should a formal tender process be initiated, a separate advertisement and procurement notice will be issued at the appropriate time. Please note that participation in this RFI is entirely voluntary and will not impact your eligibility to participate in any future tendering process. Likewise, choosing not to respond will not disadvantage potential suppliers in any way. However, supplier feedback at this stage will be instrumental in shaping the requirements and ensuring that the final procurement approach aligns with industry capabilities and best practices. Northwest London Procurement Services, hosted by CLCH will manage the procurement on behalf of the contracting Authorities noted.

Planning Information

As detailed within the RFI Pack To access the documents and participate, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010327-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

CHELSEA AND WESTMINSTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

LONDON NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

THE HILLINGDON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
NWLPS IT Sourcing
Contact Email
clcht.nwlicsps-sourcing-it@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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