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title: "NHS Workforce Transformation Solution - Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f003"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-10-26"
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# NHS Workforce Transformation Solution - Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f003

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority is in the planning stage for the procurement of the "NHS Workforce Transformation Solution - Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information technology services. A Supplier Market Engagement Event is set to take place on 10 November 2021 from 10:00 to 11:30 (GMT), where stakeholders will discuss the commercial considerations related to the outline business case. Following this event, interested parties will need to submit their responses to a Request for Information by 24 November 2021 to facilitate the next steps in the procurement process. The current provider maintains the serviced contract until August 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT services, HR management, and payroll sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering integrated workforce management solutions. Companies with expertise in Oracle-based systems, workforce solutions, and a strong understanding of the NHS's operational needs will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this process can lead to a significant partnership with the NHS, allowing businesses to grow their portfolio while contributing to the advancement of healthcare services in the UK.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform organisations of a Supplier Market Engagement Event which the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is hosting at 10:00 till 11:30 noon (GMT), Wednesday 10 November 2021. The event is related to the procurement and contract for the transformation and provision of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Services. This is a follow on from the event hosted in July 2021, and will feedback on the results of the last event. It will then focus on Commercial considerations that will form the basis of the Outline Business Case and seek further feedback from the market on those Commercial options.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NHSBSA is considering its next steps in development of its business case for the future NHS workforce solution. The NHSBSA engaged with the market in July 2021 regarding the Discovery exercise and its findings. The NHSBSA wants to now consult with the market on the Commercial content of the Outline Business Case. The Supplier Market Engagement Event, which the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is hosting, is at 10:00 till 11:30 (GMT), Wednesday 10 November 2021. The event will be via a Webinar. Interested parties should register their interest by sending an email to Caroline Cornick on email: caroline.cornick@nhs.net with names, roles and email addresses of attendees to be invited to the event. The NHSBSA will be issuing a set of Request for Information (RFI) questions after the event. Responses to the RFI are required by Wednesday 24 November 2021, to enable the NHSBSA to consider the next steps. Depending on feedback from the RFI there may be an opportunity to have 1 to 1 discussions later. ESR includes, but is not limited to, the provision of the following core services:--- Payroll-- Core HR (e.g. key personnel events; leave and absence; education, training and organisational structures; approvals, revalidations/fitness to practice)-- Recruitment-- Integrated Identity Management-- Occupational Health-- Finance-- Learning Management (including e-Learning)-- Manager and Employee Self Service-- Talent Management/Compliance Management-- Data Warehouse-- Management Reporting - Local and National.-- Inter Employee Authority Data Transfer Service.-- Associated Framework Services (e.g. expenses solutions)-- Total Reward Statements-- Interoperability with other services and options (including NHS Jobs & NHS Pensions). The ESR solution and related services are provided by the current provider under a managed service contract which, will run until August 2025. The NHS ESR solution is one of the Workforce services provided by the NHSBSA and is an Oracle based workforce management tool for the integrated HR, payroll, learning management and business intelligence. The Solution currently services over 1.8m employees in over 440 organisations. Additional information: This event follows on from the previous supplier engagement event held in July 2021. To be invited to the event please email Caroline Cornick email: caroline.cornick@nhs.net with names, roles and email addresses of attendees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026774-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 12:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026774-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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