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title: "NEY Regional Job Planning Improvement"
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# NEY Regional Job Planning Improvement

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48d7c5a3-a51f-4712-870a-01349ab4107b

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## Summary

The NEY Regional Job Planning Improvement initiative is being led by NHS England, aiming to enhance consultant radiology job planning and management information in the North East and Yorkshire region. This procurement, classified under the industry category of licence management software package, has reached the award stage as of 27th February 2026, with Hexarad Group Limited granted the contract. The project is funded with £173k and holds a total contract value of £253k. The endeavour aligns with NHS England’s goals around elective recovery, digital transformation, and workforce sustainability, with the contract period spanning from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027. Located in Leeds, this call-off from a framework agreement had its tender period concluded on 26th February 2026.

This tender offers lucrative prospects for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focusing on productivity enhancement and workforce optimisation. It provides opportunities for SMEs, as reflected in its suitability criteria, signalling that smaller enterprises can successfully engage in this procurement process. Companies operating in sectors related to healthcare technology, digital platforms, and consultancy services are well-positioned to benefit from participating in future similar tenders, supporting NHS England’s improvement programmes. By tapping into NHS priorities, businesses can not only grow but also contribute significantly to the digital transformation and sustainability efforts in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

The North East and Yorkshire region is aiming to advance consultant radiology job planning and management information as part of NHS England's 2025/26 improvement programme. The procurement of Optirad is backed by PS173k funding, the initiative will evaluate the OptiRad platform to: Boost productivity, Align consultant activity with clinical demand and Optimise workforce deployment. This initiative directly supports national and regional priorities around elective recovery, digital transformation, and staff sustainability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f73eb71-4cbf-441b-a392-cca002c76ccc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £253,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEXARAD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f73eb71-4cbf-441b-a392-cca002c76ccc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f73eb71-4cbf-441b-a392-cca002c76ccc
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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