Scope
Description
Framework for locally delivered Workforce Systems which seeks to continue to support the NHS Long Term Plan and People Digital Plan by providing a route to market for all software systems and digital solutions in use, to support the management, deployment and development of jobs and staff and associated reporting and analytics.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 August 2025 to 19 August 2026
- Possible extension to 19 August 2033
- 8 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
On the anniversary, we will look to relaunch a framework with substantially the same scope and terms and conditions for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The open procedure allows us to launch new frameworks on the anniversary for up to a maximum duration of eight (8) years.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 48218000 - License management software package
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package
- 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48160000 - Library software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48219300 - Administration software package
- 48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package
- 48331000 - Project management software package
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
- 72212215 - Networking developers software development services
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
Lot a2iSr000005WjrxIAC. Workforce Technology Systems
Description
General Requirements "The delivery of workforce specific software" The scope of this lot shall initially include; • Off the shelf systems and software (including general and mobile applications ("Apps")) • Software / App development • The development of systems / apps necessary to support their utilisation. • Standardisation of data flows and associated Application Programming Interfaces ("APIs") relevant to the product. The scope of this lot shall not include; - The ability to provide individual workforce members (People/Staff) - The role of carrying out Occupational Health assessments on individuals - The role of carrying out Clinical or Medical duties under supervision Whilst it is not envisaged that each Service Provider awarded to this lot will be capable of supplying all systems, Customers will have the ability to shortlist the most capable of bidders to provide their requirements. This will be manged through a shortlisting process based on the self-classification of each bidder's software solution(s) and the developmental capabilities of the bidder and the system once deployed. This lot is open to original equipment manufacturers only. Some example types of workforce software available under this lot are: • E-recruitment, employment checks and onboarding • Occupational Health • Case Management, including wellbeing • Wage Advance • Expenses • Rostering • Job Planning • Junior Doctor Module • Scheduling • Temporary Staffing • Learning Management Systems • Appraisal and revalidation • Performance Management • Succession Planning • Clinical Supervision Additionally, any other workforce software which can be described as "Workforce Technology" may be considered here.
Lot value (estimated)
- £330,000,000 excluding VAT
- £396,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot a2iSr000005WjtZIAS. Services for Integration, Deployment and Interoperability
Description
General Requirements "The supply of solutions to support the delivery of workforce technology systems" The scope of this lot shall initially include; • System training • Implementation, Transformation and Transition Services • Reporting and Analytics tools • Development of interoperability capabilities between systems • Integration of systems and processes • Standardisation of data flows and associated APIs Additionally, any other services which can be described as integration, deployment and interoperability services relevant to Workforce Technology systems may be considered here.
Lot value (estimated)
- £250,000,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot a2iSr000005WjvBIAS. Professional Services and Consultancy
Description
General Requirements "The provision of Professional Services in the support of Workforce Technology Systems" The scope of this lot shall initially include; • Systems gap analysis • Specification Design • Change Management • Project Management • Reporting and Analytics Reporting Additionally, any other services which can be described as professional services and consultancy relevant to Workforce Technology systems may be considered here.
Lot value (estimated)
- £117,000,000 excluding VAT
- £140,400,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot a2iSr000005WjwnIAC. Overlay, User Experience and Support
Description
General Requirements "The delivery of overlay solutions to support employee experience" The scope of this Lot shall initially include; • Single User Interfacing • Customisation and standardisation • System Policy Design and harmonisation • Ticketing and support services • User Experience Solutions Additionally, any other products or services which can be described as overlay, user experience or support systems and services relevant to Workforce Technology systems may be considered here.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
19 August 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Framework operation description
Operation administration management will be conducted by NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP).
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
The framework agreement shall include the entire public sector and any private sector organisations with a similar need.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 April 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Tendering Portal can be accessed via the link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome All communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted full direct access, free of charge via the e-Tendering Portal. To access this opportunity you will need to register at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome as a Supplier and search for the opportunity C342338. To respond to this Invitation to Tender, Bidders must register on the portal, log in, complete the tender response documents and submit them via the e-tendering portal. Please note that any communication from NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) regarding this tender will be via Atamis. Bidders must use the e-tendering messaging board for their communication with NHS LPP regarding this procurement. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact the Atamis Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 19 August 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Envelope | Quality | 90.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Pre market engagement was conducted under the Public Contract Regulations (2015).
Contracting authority
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-6438-DGPX
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Email: phil.barrington@gstt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government