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title: "Provision of E-Rostering"
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# Provision of E-Rostering

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b64958-f895-4791-ae1b-c917a693f336

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Softcat PLC for the provision of an E-Rostering system. The contract, valued at £851,894, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement. This procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000) and will be implemented in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on the 4th of November 2025 and will run until the 3rd of November 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being published on the 25th of November 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare solutions. Although the call-off was made without competition through an established framework, it highlights the potential for future opportunities within NHS Trusts for suppliers who can offer innovative solutions enhancing operational efficiency. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider aligning their offerings with framework agreements to increase their candidacy for similar contracts. Softcat PLC, a large organisation with a primary role in the UK IT sector, demonstrates that successful engagement in public procurement can bolster market presence and drive business development in targeted industries.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract for an E-Rostering system to softcat plc. The contract was awarded via a call off without competition utilising HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3 - Complete IT 3) reference number: HTE-011008. The contract term is 24 months + 1 x 12 month optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c90997-d8dd-4f55-b6f1-dc5fc6f574e3 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £851,894 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £851,894 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c90997-d8dd-4f55-b6f1-dc5fc6f574e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c90997-d8dd-4f55-b6f1-dc5fc6f574e3
  25th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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