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title: "Procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement for Integrated Resource Management Planning Technology Partners to Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (NHS England)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04117e"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND (THROUGH ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT)"
published: "2025-05-07"
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# Procurement for the provision of a Framework Agreement for Integrated Resource Management Planning Technology Partners to Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (NHS England)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (THROUGH ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04117e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NHS England, through the Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, involves a Framework Agreement for Integrated Resource Management Planning Technology Partners. This procurement is aimed at selecting agile systems capable of evolving with technological and operational requirements. The current stage is an active tender, with the deadline for submission set for midday on 4th December 2023. Located in the UK, this opportunity falls under the category of goods, specifically within document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling, and productivity software packages. Conducted via an open procedure, this process envisions a three-year framework with a total value of approximately £13.2 million. The tender is managed by NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of AGEM.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software packages and information systems. With a provision for up to three bidders to be awarded spots on the framework, companies with a strong capability to provide innovative, flexible, and strategic planning tools are well-positioned to compete. The successful partners will support AGEM's vision of enabling effective resource management within the health and care system. Organisations that can furnish strategic and operational planning tools, addressing performance requirements with evidence-based best practices, are particularly suited to leverage this opportunity. The business growth potential is substantial given the sizeable framework value and the collaborative role envisaged in supporting NHS England's evolving needs.

## Notice

Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM) was seeking to let a Framework Agreement for the provision of Integrated Resource Management Planning Technology Partners. The systems were required to be agile and have the flexibility to respond to evolving technology and operational requirements as these emerge. AGEM developed a new service offering for customers which enabled customers to join as members with an annual fee which is scaled according to the requirements of the customer and the size of the organisation. AGEM subsequently required system partner(s) to enable this vision. The vision is to provide both a strategic planning tool to enable population level integrated planning and a range of connected operational planning tools to support effective resource management. The tools created will enable decision makers at different levels across the health and care system to understand the current performance, their target operating model - and performance requirements, together with the evidence base on best practice. Anaplan Limited and Deloitte LLP have been awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement term will be three (3) years, with a total framework value of up to PS15.866m (including VAT) over the three (3) years. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of AGEM.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM) was seeking to let a Framework Agreement for the provision of Integrated Resource Management Planning Technology Partners. The systems were required to be agile and have the flexibility to respond to evolving technology and operational requirements as these emerge. AGEM developed a new service offering for customers which enabled customers to join as members with an annual fee which is scaled according to the requirements of the customer and the size of the organisation. AGEM subsequently required system partner(s) to enable this vision. The vision is to provide both a strategic planning tool to enable population level integrated planning and a range of connected operational planning tools to support effective resource management. The tools created will enable decision makers at different levels across the health and care system to understand the current performance, their target operating model - and performance requirements, together with the evidence base on best practice. Anaplan Limited and Deloitte LLP have been awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement term will be three (3) years, with a total framework value of up to PS15.866m (including VAT) over the three (3) years. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of AGEM. Additional information: The services are subject to the full regime of current procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019409-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,221,666 |
| Lots value | £13,221,666 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND (THROUGH ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT) |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ANAPLAN; DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48300000 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software package

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019409-2025
- 3 Nov 2023 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032534-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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