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Collaborative Staff Bank System

KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Jul 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Collaborative Staff Bank System" was conducted by the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with Northampton General Hospital. This contract involves the supply of personnel services, specifically a staff bank management web and mobile application by Locum's Nest Ltd. The procurement falls under the services category and was completed using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, facilitated through the G-Cloud 14 Framework. The final contract was signed on 24th March 2025 and valued at £153,016.00. The location of the service delivery is primarily in the East Midlands region, specifically Northampton, suggesting an interest in localised delivery capabilities. Although one lot was cancelled, the awarded portion proceeded, reflecting the complexity of collaborative healthcare procurement, especially in regions like UKF2.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software as a service (SaaS) and personnel management solutions, particularly those adept in healthcare sector deployments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Locum's Nest Ltd, which focus on innovative digital solutions for workforce management, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Businesses with experience in framework agreements or those looking to diversify into healthcare technology could find similar procurement processes a valuable channel for expansion.

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Notice Title

Collaborative Staff Bank System

Notice Description

Locum's Nest Staff Bank management web and mobile app. End to End Collaborative Bank Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

Locum's Nest Staff Bank management web and mobile app. End to End Collaborative Bank Solution

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded using the G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14) (the "Framework") to call off for a Temporary Bank SaaS Solution. The Contract was awarded directly to Locum's Nest which was permitted under the terms of the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038455-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,016 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL

Contact Name
Mandy Sterling
Contact Email
m.sterling@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8UZ
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCUM'S NEST

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