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Rostering system

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Aug 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a rostering system was conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, United Kingdom. This procurement was categorised under IT services with a competitive procedure via the G-Cloud 14 framework, concluding in an award stage as of 20th August 2025. The contract, valued at £631,123, was signed on 1st August 2025 with LOCUMTAP LIMITED (trading as Patchwork Health) as the supplier. The focus of this procurement was to implement a comprehensive medical staffing solution covering workforce planning to payroll in the region UKK23. This process was carried out through a limited procurement method without prior publication, falling outside the regulatory directive scope.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for IT and consulting firms specialising in healthcare solutions. Companies adept at developing or integrating comprehensive workforce management systems would find this contract highly relevant. Despite the limited procurement method, participation via established frameworks like G-Cloud 14 allows businesses to engage in similar tenders showcasing their services effectively. The success of such procurement methods highlights a pathway to securing future projects within the public healthcare sector, particularly for organisations on the G-Cloud framework, reinforcing the importance of strategic partnerships and framework listings.

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Notice Title

Rostering system

Notice Description

Patchwork planning and workforce management technology. Competition via G-Cloud 14 framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Implementation of a comprehensive end-to-end medical staffing solution that spans from workforce planning to payroll.

Options: 1 x 12-month extension option

Procurement Information

Framework competition via G-Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050052-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

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
£631,123 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caroline.roberts1@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCUMTAP LIMITED (TRADING AS PATCHWORK HEALTH

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