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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:50

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST located in London, United Kingdom. The title of the procurement is "Provision of Medical & Non-Medical Job Planning and Medical Appraisal" and falls under the category of software packages and information systems. The contracting authority completed the tender process under a selective procurement method through an award under a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 11th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st March 2027 and end on 28th February 2029. Key industry classifications include IT services and technical testing, highlighting the thrust of the tender towards technological solutions in healthcare job planning and appraisal systems.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT consultancy, and information systems to engage with the public health sector. The successful bidder, LOCUMTAP LTD, an SME based in London, exemplifies the opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure significant contracts in public procurement. Companies with expertise in developing job planning and staff management solutions, particularly those that cater to the medical field, would find lucrative potential in such tenders. This award reinforces the importance of being part of framework agreements, thereby offering firms greater visibility and competitive edge in public contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Medical & Non-Medical Job Planning and Medical Appraisal

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded for the supply of staff management software for job planning for both medical and non-medical staff, along with medical appraisal and multi-source feedback functionalities to support Doctors and Dentists with their General Medical Council (GMC) or General Dental Council (GDC) revalidation requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056818-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE5 9NY
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCUMTAP

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