---
title: "Rostering services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# Rostering services

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a2f1

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for rostering services, as detailed in their recent pipeline notice. This initiative is currently at the planning stage with an anticipated start date of 1st May 2027 and an end date of 2nd May 2031. The tender involves acquiring a Health Rostering system to enhance staff movement visibility across wards and support efficient staffing scenarios. The procurement process will follow a selective procedure under a framework, with a total estimated contract value of £2,300,000. The service is categorised under the "goods" industry, with a focus on the scheduling software package. The buyer is located in Colchester, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scheduling software and healthcare solutions. Companies with expertise in developing or providing rostering systems and who are familiar with the healthcare industry will be well-positioned to compete. The process is competitive, offering an open field for businesses to demonstrate innovation and efficiency in providing goods that align with the needs of the NHS Trust. Engaging in this procurement represents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for businesses that can offer bespoke or scalable solutions compatible with existing NHS infrastructure.

## Notice

ESNEFT are looking for a Health Rostering system that would provide visibility of movement of staff across wards, enable the Trust to model future staffing scenarios; provide managers with the visibility to allocate shifts according to patient requirements rather than ad hoc staff requests, as well as the transparency to understand how rostering decisions impact upon budgets. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048538-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2027 - 2 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48332000 - Scheduling software package

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 10:17 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048538-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048538-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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