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Recruitment function delivery and the maintenance of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Sep 2025 at 12:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board focuses on the delivery of recruitment functions and the maintenance of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). The procurement falls under the category of non-healthcare services and was executed as a direct award under the light touch regime, highlighting a below-threshold procurement method without competition. The contract has been awarded to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, running for a duration of 12 months from 5 August 2025 to 4 August 2026, with a total value of £53,854.58. This process pertains to the services industry, specifically involving database management and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, within the UKC region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 1 September 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in recruitment and staff record maintenance solutions. Companies experienced in handling database management systems and providing comprehensive maintenance services could find growth opportunities through partnerships or sub-contracting. Given that the procurement has been directly awarded, the main opportunity lies in understanding criteria for selection in direct awards and positioning for future direct engagements, particularly in public healthcare procurement. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint within the NHS ecosystem, especially in regions around North Shields and Sunderland, could leverage their expertise and past performance to prepare for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment function delivery and the maintenance of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR)

Notice Description

This serves as notice of a direct award of a contract to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for continuation of recruitment function delivery and the maintenance of the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and is made in accordance with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) for non-healthcare services, direct award for below threshold. The objective of the contract is a continuation of ESR recruitment and maintenance services and, as such, NHCFT is the only one suitable supplier as currently providing the ICB's recruitment and ESR maintenance services, and payroll services. Contract of 12 months (05/08/2025 - 04/08/2026) Total Value: PS53,854.58

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059152
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052805-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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