Scope
Reference
F/065/WTS/25/MH
Description
The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management.
The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a fully-managed solution providing a combination of expert advice, innovative technologies, powerful reporting and analytic tools, along with managed services and support to deliver operational efficiencies, improved service quality and real cost savings.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Contract 1
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £80,000,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
31 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
31 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 12 August 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework.
The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission.
The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
- 79211110 - Payroll management services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
APPLOCUM LIMITED
- Companies House: 10332907
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMB-4192-DRNL
Clive House
Bolton
BL1 1ET
United Kingdom
Email: Rasmita@applocum.com
Website: http://www.applocum.com
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Liaison Financial Services Limited
- Companies House: 6426660
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNR-7993-CQYD
Estate House Evesham Street
Worcester
B97 4HP
United Kingdom
Email: bidsteam@liaisongroup.com
Website: https://liaisongroup.com/
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
VE3 GLOBAL LTD
- Companies House: 07343436
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDH-7267-YHNX
86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A 4NE
United Kingdom
Email: prime@ve3.global
Website: https://www.ve3.global
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government