Planning

HR Applicant Tracking Software

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), a central government public authority located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an HR applicant tracking software. This process, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category, involves preliminary market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to shape NHSBSA’s future strategy. Interested suppliers must respond by 11th June 2025 and can find more details by registering on the Atamis portal. The contract is projected to start on 1st January 2026 and run until 31st December 2029, with a possibility of renewal by the end of December 2030.

This procurement process presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, especially HR software solutions. Participating in the RFI process can aid businesses in understanding NHSBSA’s requirements and tailoring their solutions accordingly, potentially leading to a strategic position for bidding on future contracts. Companies excelling in developing time accounting or human resources software packages are especially well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

HR Applicant Tracking Software

Notice Description

This preliminary market research is a Request For Information (RFI) to inform NHSBSA's future strategy for providing a HR applicant tracking system, for an anticipated interim period of time only. This will be used by NHSBSA and its HR Shared Services clients. Further details can be found in the RFI document itself. To access the RFI document and provide a response to NHSBSA, you will need to register via Atamis, the Health Family e-Commercial System (found at: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome). Once you register an account, navigate towards the "View our Live Opportunities" page. From this page, you can find this specific RFI opportunity, with the following details: Title: W132893 [Pre-Proc] HR Applicant Tracking Software Ref: C343055 This will allow you to access the documentation or register for the opportunity. Any communication regarding this RFI should be made via the Messaging functionality within Atamis.

Planning Information

This preliminary engagement covers a written response to provide insight into the areas identified in the RFI document. Suppliers may be contacted following the written responses to provide additional clarification on specific areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052394
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026663-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

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
11 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andrew Reid
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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