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title: "Lot 1 Recruitment Solutions including Employment ATS Onboarding and Vetting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069601"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Lot 1 Recruitment Solutions including Employment ATS Onboarding and Vetting

Buyer: MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069601

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## Summary

Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a public procurement process under the "Recruitment, Reward & Retention Solutions" framework, specifically focusing on Lot 1 - Recruitment Solutions including Employment ATS Onboarding and Vetting. The framework is aimed at enhancing HR operations and encompasses various services like applicant tracking, onboarding, and employee screening. HealthTrust Europe LLP is managing this procurement process as the appointed procuring entity. This initiative is currently in the planning stage with pre-market engagement sessions scheduled to invite expressions of interest by 7 June 2026. The framework launch is slated for the end of 2026, and the procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in HR technology, recruitment services, and employee management solutions, to expand into the public healthcare sector. With a framework agreement in place and a substantial budget of £54 million, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement focuses on effective recruitment solutions that can deliver innovative technologies and services to streamline HR functions within NHS organisations. Businesses equipped with solutions that enhance recruitment efficiency, employee onboarding, and compliance will find this an ideal opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

This framework proposal encompasses three distinct lots, each addressing a key area of the employee lifecycle. Lot 1a focuses on Applicant Tracking Systems, providing tools to streamline recruitment processes, manage candidate pipelines, and improve hiring efficiency. Lot 1b covers Onboarding solutions, aiming to facilitate seamless integration for new hires through automated workflows and compliance management. Lot 1c addresses Employee Screening, offering services and technologies to ensure thorough background checks and verification, supporting organisational risk mitigation and regulatory adherence. Collectively, these lots are designed to enhance HR operations and ensure a robust workforce management strategy.

### Planning Information

We would like to invite you to participate in our pre-market engagement for the upcoming Recruitment, Reward & Retention Solutions framework due to launch at the end of 2026. This initiative aims to connect suppliers with a diverse customer base across the healthcare, public, private, and third sectors
The framework will incorporate four independent elements, Recruitment Solutions (including applicant tracking, onboarding, and employee screening), Reward Solutions (employee benefits and car leasing), Retention Solutions (learning & development, managed service, training assessment), and Occupational Health Services & EAP. Sessions will take plaxce in person or virtually.
Organisations identified as having expertise in one or more of these areas are invited to join us for our premarket engagement sessions, where we’ll explore market analysis, service provision, commercials, compliance, software, social value, documentation, and support in depth. To submit expressions of interest, please email HealthTrust at thrs@htepg.com, clearly indicating which lot your inquiry pertains to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 1 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000,000 |
| 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 | MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 75131100 - General personnel services for the government
- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- 79720000 - Investigation services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 09:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2026
- 11 May 2026 at 14:56 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043142-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044255-2026
  14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043142-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.healthtrusteurope.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

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