Planning

NHS24 Workforce Management Solution - Market Engagement Session

NHS 24

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Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS 24, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for procuring a new Workforce Management Solution. This initiative falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a focus on industry-specific software packages. A virtual Pre-Invitation to Tender (Pre-ITT) market engagement session is scheduled for Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 11:00-12:00 UK time. This session aims to gather information that will guide the procurement strategy, although it is not part of formal evaluation or competition. Interested suppliers should register their interest and request an invitation through the PCS-Tender bulletin board. Future notices concerning this procurement are expected to be published from 1 May 2026.

This procurement process provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in workforce management systems. Given the pre-procurement stage, companies can engage early and influence the procurement approach, presenting an excellent chance for growth. Those with a strong footing in information systems for healthcare could find this tender especially relevant. It is well-suited for businesses offering robust, tailor-made software solutions and interested in expanding their clientele within the public health sector governed by public law like NHS 24.

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Notice Title

NHS24 Workforce Management Solution - Market Engagement Session

Notice Description

NHS 24 is holding a virtual Pre-Invitation to Tender (Pre-ITT) market engagement session on Thursday 23 April 2026, 11:00-12:00 (UK time), ahead of the upcoming procurement of a new Workforce Management system. This pre-procurement session is for information-gathering to help inform the procurement approach and is not part of any formal evaluation or competition. Suppliers interested in attending should request an invitation via the PCS-Tender bulletin board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035348-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS 24
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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