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eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty" services has been completed, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc. The buying organisation, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, procured human resources management consultancy services, classified under the industry category CPV 79414000. The contract pertains to services delivered at Northampton and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts. This tender followed a limited procurement method, specifically employing a direct award due to the pre-existing services and complexities in the previous framework. The contract was signed on 19th December 2025, with a total value of £2,079,143 GBP.

This award presents significant opportunities for Softcat plc and similar large consultancies specialising in human resources management within the healthcare sector. The procurement, carried out without prior publication due to its specialised nature and existing framework agreements, indicates a firm demand for expert consultancy in optimising hospital staff rostering and job planning. Businesses with experience in this niche can leverage the insights from this award to position themselves for similar opportunities, especially those considering offering tailored solutions that seamlessly integrate into NHS operational frameworks. The established relationship between Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and the incumbent contractor demonstrates potential for future collaborative ventures within the UK healthcare system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

Notice Description

eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

Lot Information

Lot 1

eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

Procurement Information

Tender exercise was undertaken previously, at the time of the award which was complex the framework expired making it impossible to make an award, however as this was a pre-existing service the incumbent was successful, a decision to award under a different framework using a direct award procedure an award to the incumbent supplier was made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,079,143 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat plc

Further Information

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