Planning

Rostering services

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for rostering services, as detailed in their recent pipeline notice. This initiative is currently at the planning stage with an anticipated start date of 1st May 2027 and an end date of 2nd May 2031. The tender involves acquiring a Health Rostering system to enhance staff movement visibility across wards and support efficient staffing scenarios. The procurement process will follow a selective procedure under a framework, with a total estimated contract value of £2,300,000. The service is categorised under the "goods" industry, with a focus on the scheduling software package. The buyer is located in Colchester, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scheduling software and healthcare solutions. Companies with expertise in developing or providing rostering systems and who are familiar with the healthcare industry will be well-positioned to compete. The process is competitive, offering an open field for businesses to demonstrate innovation and efficiency in providing goods that align with the needs of the NHS Trust. Engaging in this procurement represents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for businesses that can offer bespoke or scalable solutions compatible with existing NHS infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Rostering services

Notice Description

ESNEFT are looking for a Health Rostering system that would provide visibility of movement of staff across wards, enable the Trust to model future staffing scenarios; provide managers with the visibility to allocate shifts according to patient requirements rather than ad hoc staff requests, as well as the transparency to understand how rostering decisions impact upon budgets. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048538-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48332000 - Scheduling software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2027 - 2 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

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