Tender

e-Rostering Support and Promotion of Flexible Working Better Practice

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 14:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating an open procurement process for "e-Rostering Support and Promotion of Flexible Working Better Practice," aimed at enhancing workforce flexibility through improved rostering practices. This tender falls under the services category and is aligned with staff training services, based in London, UK. The tender is at the active stage with submissions accepted electronically, below the threshold open competition. The enquiry period closes on 9th December 2025, with the tender period ending on 7th January 2026. The estimated contract value is £79,166.67, with the project slated to start on 2nd February 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in the development and implementation of staff training and e-Rostering solutions. Companies with expertise in flexible working practices and innovative workforce management can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a central government public authority, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a strong presence in the public sector. Engaging in such a project could lead to subsequent opportunities in similar domains, given the evolving focus on workforce flexibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

e-Rostering Support and Promotion of Flexible Working Better Practice

Notice Description

This tender is part of a national programme to enhance rostering practices, including e-Rostering, positioning these as key enablers of greater workforce flexibility. This tender's scope is for Phase 1: Startup, to be delivered over2 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078127-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,166 Under £100K
Lots Value
£79,166 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Commercial Queries
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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