---
title: "eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681ed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

Buyer: NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681ed

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty" services has been completed, with the contract awarded to Softcat plc. The buying organisation, Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, procured human resources management consultancy services, classified under the industry category CPV 79414000. The contract pertains to services delivered at Northampton and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts. This tender followed a limited procurement method, specifically employing a direct award due to the pre-existing services and complexities in the previous framework. The contract was signed on 19th December 2025, with a total value of £2,079,143 GBP.

This award presents significant opportunities for Softcat plc and similar large consultancies specialising in human resources management within the healthcare sector. The procurement, carried out without prior publication due to its specialised nature and existing framework agreements, indicates a firm demand for expert consultancy in optimising hospital staff rostering and job planning. Businesses with experience in this niche can leverage the insights from this award to position themselves for similar opportunities, especially those considering offering tailored solutions that seamlessly integrate into NHS operational frameworks. The established relationship between Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and the incumbent contractor demonstrates potential for future collaborative ventures within the UK healthcare system.

## Notice

eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

### Lot Information

Lot 1

eRoster Optima, Medics ERota, eJob plan, MedicOn Duty

### Procurement Information

Tender exercise was undertaken previously, at the time of the award which was complex the framework expired making it impossible to make an award, however as this was a pre-existing service the incumbent was successful, a decision to award under a different framework using a direct award procedure an award to the incumbent supplier was made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033741-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,079,143 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Delapre and Rushmere |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033741-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.softcat.com
- https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/
- https://www.secamb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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