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06 Jul 2026 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a new Workforce Technology System/Health Roster under the RM6387 Workforce Technology Systems Framework. This tender, identified as SC0270, involved a selective procurement method below the threshold. The contract has been awarded to Allocate Software Limited, with a contract period starting on 23rd June 2026 and concluding on 22nd June 2028, with an option for a 12-month renewal. The tender falls under the industry category of 'Software package and information systems' and covers a geographic scope within the United Kingdom. The main procurement category is goods, and the total gross value of the contract is £739,735. The process has transitioned to the award stage, with the contract signed as of 22nd June 2026.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems to support healthcare operations. Companies that provide workforce technology solutions could benefit from exploring similar opportunities. Given the contract's structure under a framework agreement, businesses with the capacity to scale and manage comprehensive software deployments could find similar tender opportunities advantageous for growth. Particularly, large software firms capable of offering flexible and adaptable technology to meet healthcare needs would be well-suited in similar competitive bids.

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Notice Title

WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM / HEALTH ROSTER

Notice Description

WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM / HEALTH ROSTER - DITRECT AWARD UNDER UNDER THE RM6387 WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063043-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£616,446 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHGATE
Postcode
S42 7JE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Brampton & Walton
Westminster Constituency
North East Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE

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