Planning

Recruitment Software

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for recruitment software. This procurement, classified under IT services, aims to implement a direct award via Framework Agreement. The software will support a comprehensive recruitment process for all Health Boards and Trusts in Wales, covering applicant tracking, shortlisting, interviews, and appointments. The procurement pertains to service delivery across the UK, specifically within the Welsh region, with the main procurement contract projected to commence on 1 August 2026 and conclude on 31 July 2028. A future notice is scheduled for publication by 2 February 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and support within the public health sector. Companies proficient in delivering solutions that enhance recruitment management processes are well-positioned to participate. Given the scope of the services required and the comprehensive nature of the recruitment software, businesses with experience in framework agreements and public sector IT solutions are encouraged to compete for this significant contract supporting the NHS framework in Wales.

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Notice Title

Recruitment Software

Notice Description

Direct award via Framework Agreement for Recruitment Software with full end-to-end recruitment process to all users allowing for the tracking of applicants, shortlisting, interview, and appointment stages for all Health Boards and Trusts in Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052245
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026243-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lee Bodenham
Contact Email
lee.bodenham@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500534

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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