{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a31c-2026-06-08T11:58:58+01:00", "date": "2026-06-08T11:58:58+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a31c", "initiationType": "tender", "planning": { "documents": [ { "id": "048598-2026", "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice", "noticeType": "UK3", "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048598-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-26T11:51:40+01:00", "format": "text/html" }, { "id": "048851-2026", "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice", "noticeType": "UK3", "description": "Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048851-2026", "datePublished": "2026-05-26T14:41:05+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-04508773", "name": "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "04508773" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PGTR-4481-CJPQ" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "1-3 Strand", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "WC2N 5EH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "CORA RUSSELL", "email": "cora.russell@nationalgrid.com" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "id": "privateUtility", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Private utility" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-04508773", "name": "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" }, "tender": { "id": "WS5646629656", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "HR-People Analytics SaaS Platform", "description": "National Grid is seeking to secure a contract for the provision of procurement of a HR People Analytics SaaS Platform The service being sought is Software as a Service (SaaS) The software should be a commercial off the shelf product. Summary The goal is to establish a scalable, enterprise-grade SaaS People Analytics capability that provides a unified, governed view of workforce data and integrates insights across HR, skills, workforce planning systems. The project introduces a cross system analytical layer that improves how workforce insight is generated, accessed, and applied, enabling more consistent, timely, and decision-oriented analysis to support strategic workforce decisions. Scope National Grid is seeking an enterprise-grade workforce analytics platform that moves beyond traditional HR reporting to deliver advanced workforce insights, predictive analytics, scenario modelling, and decision support across the organisation. The organisation requires a scalable and sustainable SaaS-based capability that supports: * A governed workforce data model and reliable historical workforce analytics Advanced and explainable AI-enabled analytics and correlation analysis * Narrative-led and executive-ready workforce insights * Operational workforce planning and organisational change analysis * Interoperability with SAP SuccessFactors, OrgVue, and adjacent enterprise platforms * Cross-domain workforce insight spanning HR, skills, learning, planning, and operational data * Reduced dependency on engineering and centraal analytics teams through intuitive self-service and AI-enabled insight capability Whilst strategic workforce planning remains delivered through an existing supplier (Orgvue), the solution must integrate effectively with workforce planning processes and support operational forecasting, workforce modelling, and insight generation aligned to broader business priorities. AI governance is considered a core requirement and must be supported through transparent controls, monitoring, explainability, and operational governance processes. Functional Scope The following product capability areas will be assessed 1. Workforce Data Model & Governance The platform must provide a governed workforce data model supporting accurate historical workforce analytics, effective-dated data management, cross organisational workforce modelling, metric governance, and transparent data lineage to ensure workforce insight remains consistent, auditable, and reliable as organisational structures and data sources evolve. 2. Advanced Analytics & AI CapabilityThe platform must provide advanced analytics and AI-enabled workforce insight capability supporting predictive modelling, correlation analysis, scenario simulation, and workforce risk analysis. AI capabilities must include appropriate governance, explainability, bias monitoring, model lifecycle management, and operational controls to ensure responsible and sustainable use of predictive analytics. 3. Interoperability & Multi-System Capability The platform must integrate effectively within National Grid's broader technology ecosystem, including SAP SuccessFactors and adjacent workforce systems. The solution must support multi-system workforce data integration, interoperability across HR, skills, learning, planning, and operational platforms, and secure API-based data exchange to enable consistent and connected workforce insight. 4. Core Reporting Foundation The platform must provide a reliable foundation for workforce reporting and operational analytics, including interactive dashboards, flexible filtering and drill-down capability, automated report distribution, and controlled data sharing to support consistent operational workforce insight. 5. Insight Experience & Narrative Layer The platform must support generation of meaningful workforce insight through guided analytics, narrative explanations, root-cause exploration, and intuitive visualisation, enabling HR and business users to move beyond static reporting to actionable and decision-oriented workforce insight. 6. Operating Model Sustainability & BAU Support The platform must support a sustainable and low complexity operating model with minimal dependency on specialist engineering resources. The solution must enable efficient administration, flexible configuration, controlled upgrade management, responsive vendor support, andeffective knowledge transfer to support long-term operational sustainability and maintainability. Project Deployment scope National Grid intends to implement a SaaS-based workforce analytics platform that delivers improved workforce insight, advanced analytics capability, narrative-led insight, and reduced engineering dependency beyond the current PeopleDataHub reporting model. The initial deployment phase is expected to establish: * Core SAP SuccessFactors integrations and workforce data model * Security, governance, and administration processes * Workforce analytics capability broadly aligned to current reporting coverage * Closure of key workforce, skills, and learning analytics gaps * Early adoption of advanced analytics, AI-enabled insight, and narrative capabilities * Transition of HR analytics users to the new platform The platform should support progressive integration of additional workforce and operational data sources, including ServiceNow, Qualtrics, and learning platforms. Subsequent phases are expected to expand analytics coverage, predictive and scenario modelling capability, bespoke National Grid analytics, and broader business adoption", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "48000000", "description": "Software package and information systems" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "Supplier Registration and Access Suppliers wishing to participate in this tender opportunity must be registered on the SAP Ariba platform. To express interest and gain access, suppliers are required to complete the accompanying form titled \"EOI & Ariba Registration.\" Registration Deadline: 11 June 2026, 12:00 BST Only suppliers who successfully complete the registration process by this deadline will be granted access to the procurement event. Suppliers who responded to the Planned Procurement Notice by 31 May 2026 will automatically receive access to the tender at the time this Tender Notice is issued. Self-Assessment Questionnaire To support transparency and enable informed decision-making, the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) is being issued alongside this Notice. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to review the SAQ requirements carefully and assess their ability to meet the mandatory criteria before submitting a response. Participation in prior market engagement is not a prerequisite and does not confer any advantage or disadvantage. All suppliers will be treated equally in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Procurement Structure The procurement process will consist of two stages: Stage A - Initial Assessment (Self-Assessment Questionnaire) As part of the Request for Proposal (RFP), suppliers will be required to complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire comprising 23 questions, designed to assess mandatory capability and eligibility criteria. All participating suppliers will receive the full RFP documentation, including the SAQ. Suppliers will be evaluated against predefined assessment criteria. Only those suppliers who demonstrate compliance with all mandatory requirements will progress to the next stage. Stage B - Request for Proposal (Evaluation and Downselection) Suppliers who successfully meet the Stage A requirements will proceed to full evaluation, which will include: Evaluation Components: Quality of written proposal Commercial offer Due diligence requirements Shortlisting: Up to four (4) suppliers will be shortlisted Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to deliver presentations and system demonstrations Suppliers not shortlisted will be notified accordingly Presentations and Demonstrations: Suppliers will be evaluated and ranked based on the published evaluation criteria Negotiation Stage: National Grid may invite at least one (1) and up to two (2) suppliers to enter negotiations The inclusion of a second supplier will be at National Grid's discretion Contract Award: Final negotiations will be conducted to agree contractual and commercial terms Subject to successful agreement, a contract award will be made" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "specialRegime": [ "utilities" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "www.Ariba.com - National Grid", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-29T10:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-08-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "status": "active", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Functional", "description": "Functional system criteria", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical", "description": "Technical criteria includes security provisions and system architecture", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Commercial", "description": "Pricing", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Functional", "description": "Functional system criteria", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical", "description": "Technical criteria includes security provisions and system architecture", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Commercial", "description": "Pricing", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Functional", "description": "Functional system criteria", "numbers": [ { "number": 60, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Technical", "description": "Technical criteria includes security provisions and system architecture", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "price", "name": "Commercia", "description": "Pricing", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-09-02T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-09-01T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-09-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "The contract shall be extendable for a maximum of 2 years" }, "value": { "amountGross": 1250000, "currency": "GBP" } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "A-16684", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16684", "format": "application/pdf" }, { "id": "A-16686", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16686", "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" }, { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "A-17372", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17372", "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" }, { "id": "A-17373", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17373", "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" }, { "id": "future", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "accessDetails": "Suppliers will be provided with access to the RFP via the National Grid Ariba procurement platform. All suppliers wishing to participate are required to complete the Ariba onboarding form. Where a supplier already has an existing Ariba account, access to the procurement event will be granted to that account. Where a supplier does not have an existing Ariba account, a new account will be created upon submission of the onboarding form, after which access to the procurement event will be provided." }, { "id": "053729-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053729-2026", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T11:58:58+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-06-03T23:59:59+01:00" }, "contractTerms": { "financialTerms": "National Grid has a preference of 42 days for payment of invoices, the process for invoices and payments is undertaken in the Coupa P2P system." }, "amendments": [ { "id": "048851-2026", "description": "Scope updated" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 1250000, "currency": "GBP" }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2026-06-11T12:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-06-11T12:00:00+01:00" } }, "language": "en" }