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31 Jul 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, in conjunction with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated the tender process for a comprehensive Medical E-Rostering Software Solution. This procurement is crucial for enhancing workforce planning, operational efficiency, and compliance across both trusts, based in Rotherham and Barnsley, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method, and involves software licensing, implementation, and ongoing support. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 25th August 2026, while enquiries can be made until 14th August 2026. The contract, valued at £930,000, is set to commence on 1st December 2026 and could extend up to November 2032, including optional extensions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software solutions, systems integration, and IT support services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, technically advanced software packages suited to the needs of healthcare institutions with a focus on modern and intuitive user platforms will find this tender particularly attractive. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability requirements. The successful provider will not only enhance their portfolio by associating with esteemed NHS Trusts but also secure a long-term collaborative role in the digital transformation of healthcare operations within the region.

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Notice Title

Medical Erostering Software Solution

Notice Description

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are jointly procuring a Medical E-Rostering Software Solution. The Contracting Authorities require the provision of a comprehensive medical e-rostering system to support the planning, creation, management and optimisation of medical staff rotas across both Trusts. The procurement includes software licensing, implementation, configuration, data migration, integration, training, support, maintenance, upgrades and associated professional services. The solution will support workforce planning, operational efficiency, compliance monitoring, reporting and governance requirements across both organisations and provide an intuitive and modern rostering platform for users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072775-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

BARNSLEY HOSPITAL 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
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 2UD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Old Town
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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