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Implementation Partner for Integrated People Services Management Solution

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Implementation Partner for Integrated People Services Management Solution to Ernst and Young LLP. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting information systems or technology planning services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is slated to end by 10th October 2027, with the potential for extension. The process used a selective procurement method and was awarded under a framework. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, the buyer is part of the central government public authority, and the supplier is a large-scale firm based in London. The contract value is £1,308,000, with the award notice published on 17th March 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for firms specialising in information systems and technology planning services to establish themselves as key players in public sector solutions. Businesses with robust IT and people services management capabilities can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios by working with an esteemed organisation like the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Companies that have previously worked under framework agreements, particularly those experienced in implementing employee productivity solutions, would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders, paving the way for business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Implementation Partner for Integrated People Services Management Solution

Notice Description

The project aims to enhance employee experience, increase staff productivity, and reduce service costs through the implementation of a robust Integrated People Services Management solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024094-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,090,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 10 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST AND YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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