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title: "Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee83"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee83

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## Summary

The "Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement" by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a prominent public authority, aims to revolutionise public sector workforce management through digital transformation. Located in Chester, UK, the procurement process is at the award stage, having been successfully completed via open procedure. The contract, signed on 16th December 2025, is valued at £96 million gross, with an initial duration until 2027 and a potential extension to 2033. Businesses were invited through this framework agreement to provide a blend of expert guidance, innovative technology, and comprehensive managed services aimed at achieving operational efficiency, enhanced service quality, and significant cost reductions across UK public sector organisations. Key CPV classifications include time accounting, payroll management, human resources consultancy, and recruitment services, with an extensive list of eligible users provided in the ITT pack.

This framework presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in workforce digitalisation, particularly those offering integrated solutions in human resource management software, consultancy, and payroll services. SMEs such as AppLocum Limited, along with larger firms like Liaison Financial Services Limited and VE3 Global Ltd, have already secured positions within the framework, demonstrating the viability for diverse organisations to compete. Contract awards can be direct from a catalogue evaluation or through further competition, allowing flexible engagement pathways suited to firms of varying scales and capabilities. Participation across these segments opens avenues for suppliers to engage with all NHS bodies and UK public organisations, making it a robust platform for market expansion and sustained business development in public service transformation.

## Notice

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management. The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a fully managed solution providing a combination of expert advice, innovative technologies, powerful reporting and analytic tools, along with managed services and support to deliver operational efficiencies, improved service quality and real cost savings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.
Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083341-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 29 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | 2027-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000,000 |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £80,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | APPLOCUM; LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES; VE3 GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083341-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073074-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 10:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044667-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 10:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016467-2025
- 18 Mar 2025 at 14:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009928-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083341-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073074-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044667-2025
  31st July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016467-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009928-2025
  18th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-776
  List of eligible users for the framework
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7682
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9254

## Notice URLs

- http://www.applocum.com
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://liaisongroup.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ve3.global

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