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28 Jul 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a direct award contract with SVL Business Solutions Ltd for the migration to a cloud-based NICE Workforce Management (WFM) system under the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. This procurement process addresses the end of supplier support for YAS's current on-premises NICE WFM solution, which concludes in December 2026. The project, classified under software supply services, operates within the services category, focusing on enhancing workforce management operations within the healthcare sector. Located in Wakefield, England, the transition to the cloud-based system promises advanced operational benefits, including improved system performance, enhanced security, and AI-driven features. The contract was awarded without prior publication due to urgent time constraints and the need to mitigate migration and operational risks, with the completion stage signed on 8th July 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud services and digital transformation, particularly those with expertise in software solutions for the healthcare industry. The partnership with SVL Business Solutions, a certified NICE partner, highlights the importance of certified capabilities and continuity of knowledge in similar procurement scenarios. Companies that can deliver secure, scalable, and compliant SaaS solutions, particularly with experience in critical infrastructure and workforce management technologies, will be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities. The focus on maintaining operational continuity and addressing cybersecurity and compliance issues further underscores the value of robust service delivery and crisis management capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NICE WFM Cloud Solution Migration

Notice Description

YAS currently operates an on-premises NICE WFM solution delivered via SVL Business Solutions, which is embedded within operational workforce planning. However, supplier support for the on-prem system ends in December 2026, and NICE is transitioning to a cloud-only model, making continuation of the current solution unsustainable.<br/><br/>The proposed solution is a cloud-based NICE WFM (v8.1) platform for 1,000 users. Migration to the cloud will deliver significant operational and strategic benefits, including 99.9% SLA-backed availability, improved system performance and resilience, supplier-managed maintenance, enhanced security and compliance, and access to advanced features such as AI forecasting, real-time scheduling, and analytics. The inclusion of EEM will further improve workforce flexibility, staff engagement, and administrative efficiency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

YAS currently operates an on-premises NICE Workforce Management platform delivered through SVL Business Solutions. The existing platform is embedded within operational workforce planning processes across EOC, NHS 111 and PTS services.

Supplier support for the existing on-premises solution is due to end in December 2026, after which the platform will no longer receive supplier updates, security patches or compliance enhancements. This creates significant operational continuity, cyber security and regulatory compliance risks.

Migration to NICE WFM Cloud provides a supported, secure and future-ready solution, including supplier-managed maintenance, software updates, enhanced resilience, improved security controls, and a 99.9% service availability commitment.

NICE has confirmed that SVL Business Solutions is a certified NICE partner and is authorised to provide the required cloud service. A direct award through CCS G-Cloud 14 provides a compliant and proportionate procurement route while maintaining continuity of supplier knowledge, reducing implementation risk and supporting delivery within the required timescales.

A full competitive procurement was considered; however, this was not considered viable due to the limited timeframe before end of support for the current system, the complexity and scale of migration, and competing major transformation programmes, including the Common CAD implementation. Changing supplier would introduce significant delivery and operational risks to critical workforce planning functions.

Procurement Information

YAS currently operates an on-premises NICE Workforce Management platform delivered through SVL Business Solutions. The existing platform is embedded within operational workforce planning processes across EOC, NHS 111 and PTS services.<br/><br/>Supplier support for the existing on-premises solution is due to end in December 2026, after which the platform will no longer receive supplier updates, security patches or compliance enhancements. This creates significant operational continuity, cyber security and regulatory compliance risks.<br/><br/>Migration to NICE WFM Cloud provides a supported, secure and future-ready solution, including supplier-managed maintenance, software updates, enhanced resilience, improved security controls, and a 99.9% service availability commitment.<br/><br/>NICE has confirmed that SVL Business Solutions is a certified NICE partner and is authorised to provide the required cloud service. A direct award through CCS G-Cloud 14 provides a compliant and proportionate procurement route while maintaining continuity of supplier knowledge, reducing implementation risk and supporting delivery within the required timescales.<br/><br/>A full competitive procurement was considered; however, this was not considered viable due to the limited timeframe before end of support for the current system, the complexity and scale of migration, and competing major transformation programmes, including the Common CAD implementation. Changing supplier would introduce significant delivery and operational risks to critical workforce planning functions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d53a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071213-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS 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
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XW
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SVL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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