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e-Rostering Software

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2026 at 12:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 13:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an e-Rostering Software system, which includes upgrades, support, and maintenance to serve both medical and non-medical staff. The procurement relates to software packages and information systems in the goods category, under CPV classification 48000000. This initiative is based in Lincoln, United Kingdom, within the UKF3 region, and aims for a contract period starting on 1st May 2027 and ending on 30th April 2028, with a potential renewal extending up to 31st October 2028. As a part of strategic forward planning, the pipeline notice was published on 22nd May 2026, notifying potential future opportunities, with the next communication expected on 3rd September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those experienced in e-Rostering systems. SMEs are highly encouraged to engage, given the explicit notation of suitability for small and medium enterprises. Companies that can offer robust support and maintenance services for software systems will find a favourable environment for business growth through this contract. While the procurement method is not formally initiated, interested suppliers should keep abreast of updates via the Government's Central Digital Platform and ensure registration on relevant frameworks to receive future notifications when the procurement process officially commences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-Rostering Software

Notice Description

The Authority will require e-Rostering Software, including upgrades, support and maintenance for its medical and non-medical staff. Important Supplier Notice: This pipeline notice is published for transparency and forward planning purposes only. It does not represent a call for competition or a formal procurement process. Suppliers are advised that no tender documentation is available at this stage and the contracting authority will not respond to requests for further information relating to this notice. Any future procurement opportunity related to this requirement will be advertised separately in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers may wish to ensure they are registered on the Governments Central Digital Platform (Find A Tender) and any relevant Frameworks to be notified of future opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051723
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047853-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£6,087,483 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP 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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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