NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

16 Oct 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently advancing the NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract, aimed at establishing a unified eRostering solution across NHS Scotland. This procurement falls within the health sector and is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The contract is at the planning stage, with the procurement process classified as selective, specifically using a restricted procedure. Key dates include a submission deadline for interested bidders set for 15th November 2018, and an invitation for the second stage of bidding on 23rd November 2018.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in healthcare technology, software development, and digital solutions. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering eRostering systems, interoperability with existing NHS systems, and those capable of offering user training and ongoing support will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, suppliers with strong financial credentials and relevant technical qualifications are encouraged to engage in this tender to potentially expand their footprint within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are procuring a Contract for a single eRostering System across the NHS in Scotland. NHSScotland (NHSS) published a new Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care in April 2018. This strategy sets out a commitment to build a national approach to the use of digital technologies. The workforce of NHSS is our most valuable resource. We need to ensure that we deploy that workforce in a way that most effectively meets the needs of patients; we need to ensure that our staff have access to information about their working patterns that enable them to manage their working lives, including accessing additional shifts in an easy and intuitive way; we need our rostering systems to be capable of operating across traditional NHSBoard boundaries. Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority NHS NSS and NHS Nes on behalf of NHSScotland seeks to procure a new national eRostering solution and replace the existing disparate arrangements in place across the various NHS Boards. It requires the system to be capable of interfacing with other relevant NHSScotland business systems to allow automated import and export of data to and from these. The services to be provided within the scope of the contract are: A single eRostering solution and associated business model for NHSScotland, with localised management and delivery of the eRostering services across individual Health Boards, sites and units. System hosting, maintenance and development Data migration from existing disparate Board systems to the single solution User training and skills transfer - during implementation and ongoing throughout the term of the contract Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.

Options: The ITT documents will describe possible future functionality that may be required at a later date.

Renewal: The initial 7 years may be extended to 10 years with each additional year after 7 being optional

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000561105
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442332
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Allocate Software Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334567&idx=1
    18th October 2018 - Please upload your response by noon 15th Nov 2018
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334567
    NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are procuring a Contract for a single eRostering System across the NHS in Scotland. NHSScotland (NHSS) published a new Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care in April 1018. This strategy sets out a commitment to build a national approach to the use of digital technologies. The workforce of NHSS is our most valuable resource. We need to ensure that we deploy that workforce in a way that most effectively meets the needs of patients; we need to ensure that our staff have access to information about their working patterns that enable them to manage their working lives, including accessing additional shifts in an easy and intuitive way; we need our rostering systems to be capable of operating across traditional NHSBoard boundaries. Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442332
    NHS NSS & NES eRostering System Contract - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are procuring a Contract for a single eRostering System across the NHS in Scotland. NHSScotland (NHSS) published a new Digital Strategy for Health and Social Care in April 2018. This strategy sets out a commitment to build a national approach to the use of digital technologies. The workforce of NHSS is our most valuable resource. We need to ensure that we deploy that workforce in a way that most effectively meets the needs of patients; we need to ensure that our staff have access to information about their working patterns that enable them to manage their working lives, including accessing additional shifts in an easy and intuitive way; we need our rostering systems to be capable of operating across traditional NHSBoard boundaries. Using the ESPD process we will shortlist a number of Bidders to receive the ITT. Please respond by completing the ESPD.

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