Planning

Workforce rostering software

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

29 May 2026 at 15:10

Planning

29 May 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The South West London Procurement Partnership (SWLPP), acting on behalf of several NHS Trusts including Croydon Health Services, Kingston and Richmond Hospital, St George's University Hospitals, and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for workforce rostering software. The industry category is focused on IT solutions, specifically software package and information systems, with the procurement involving enterprise resource planning solutions. The participating NHS Trusts are located in regions such as Croydon, Kingston Upon Thames, and London. As part of the market engagement exercise, SWLPP plans to conduct meetings with potential suppliers on 17th and 26th June 2026 to better understand the available technologies and gather insights into the suppliers’ software capabilities. Key deadlines include the submission of expressions of interest by 9th June 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in software development, particularly those offering robust workforce rostering solutions with capabilities such as job planning integration, reporting functionalities, and system configurability. Companies with expertise in delivering medical and non-medical workforce systems tailored to NHS needs would be well-suited to respond to this tender. The opportunity to engage with multiple NHS Trusts through this procurement may lead to substantial business growth, given the importance of effective roster management in healthcare settings. Suppliers who can demonstrate advanced software solutions and adaptability to NHS requirements stand to gain potentially lucrative contracts spanning several years.

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Notice Title

Workforce rostering software

Notice Description

South West London Procurement Partnership (SWLPP) on behalf of the Trusts in South West London, is entering into a market engagement exercise to gain a better understanding of recent developments and innovations within the market for workforce rostering software, which may inform the strategy for the forthcoming tender. The aim is to gauge market interest and obtain preliminary information from potential bidders around the provision of: -Rostering software for medical staff -Rostering software for non-medics/Agenda for Change staff. Contracts resulting from this procurement may be awarded to the following Trusts: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Kingston and Richmond Hospital NHS Foundation Trust St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Planning Information

Whilst it is the expectation that the procurement will be conducted via RM6387 for Workforce Technology Systems, SWLPP is inviting all interested, capable suppliers to give demonstrations of their rostering software to a panel of stakeholders to provide insight into the following areas of functionality, including your ability to deliver these within your current software solution: -Job Planning integration -Reporting functionality -Medical specialisms suitability -System configurability -Notification generation -System support & training -System approval/authorisation process -Other inter-system integration Meetings are currently scheduled for 17th and 26th June. Availability is limited. The meetings will consist of a 60 minute session, that shall comprise of a 40 minute demonstration followed by 20 minutes for Q&A. Interested parties are invited to submit a brief expression of interest, advising whether their solution is suitable for medical staff, non-medical (AfC) staff or both, via the electronic tendering portal, as detailed below. SWLPP is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this market engagement exercise and facilitate communication with potential providers. If you have already registered on the system (e.g. to access contracts with another Health Family organisation) then there is no need to re-register. If you have not already done so you should now register as a Supplier on the shared system. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome You will then have the ability to express interest for this project. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. If you find that you need any advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm An Atamis Supplier guide can be accessed by clicking on this link: https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050996-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

EPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

KINGSTON AND RICHMOND HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR7 7YE
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
St Helier West
Westminster Constituency
Carshalton and Wallington

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