Planning

Workforce Technology Systems 2

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:35

Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is spearheading a procurement process titled "Workforce Technology Systems 2," set within the software package and information systems industry. This initiative aims to reopen the Open Framework for Workforce Systems, supporting the NHS Long Term Plan and People Digital Plan through digital solutions for job and staff management. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a pre-market engagement notice published on 8th June 2026. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in the pre-market engagement sessions before the formal procurement process, with a deadline for engagement set for 22nd June 2026. Located in London, this central government public authority seeks software solutions across the United Kingdom, with the procurement value estimated at £1 billion. A formal procurement notice is anticipated by 29th June 2026.

This procurement opportunity provides a significant growth avenue for businesses specialising in software development, consultancy, and digital solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to bid, given the framework’s design to accommodate diverse business scales and types. Businesses offering project management, helpdesk, ERP, and compliance software packages, as well as system integration and management consultancy services, will find this opportunity aligns with their offerings. The framework includes a potential renewal, offering a sustained route to market for innovative solutions tailored to meet NHS strategic goals, thus enhancing business stability and growth.

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Notice Title

Workforce Technology Systems 2

Notice Description

Reopening of Open Framework For Workforce Technology Systems (RM6387) for locally delivered Workforce Systems which seeks to continue to support the NHS Long Term Plan and People Digital Plan by providing a route to market for all software systems and digital solutions in use, to support the management, deployment and development of jobs and staff and associated reporting and analytics.

Planning Information

NHS LPP, on behalf of the NHS Workforce Alliance, are pleased to invite suppliers to participate in a pre-market engagement opportunity ahead of the formal procurement process for the re-opening of our framework. To support suppliers in understanding the requirements and strategic direction of the framework, we have published the following documentation for review: Framework Specification Framework Catalogue Technical Question Example, including scoring methodology Call-Off Terms and Conditions These documents can be found on the Atamis Portal: 1. Log in to the Atamis portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ 2. Select Find Opportunities 3. Search for Project ID: C447982 We encourage all interested suppliers to review these documents ahead of their session. Suppliers are welcome to book a one-to-one meeting with the project team to: Ask questions about the framework requirements Gain a better understanding of the strategic direction of the framework Clarify any aspects of the published documentation To book your session with the project team, please use the link below: "https://outlook.office.com/book/SupplierSession@GSTT.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled" (Please copy the URL without quotes within the notice and paste it directly into your browser as the hyperlink is currently not functioning correctly) We look forward to engaging with the market and welcome your interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053658-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48160000 - Library software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package

48218000 - License management software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48331000 - Project management software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212215 - Networking developers software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79211110 - Payroll management services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
SE1 9RT
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

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