Award

Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement

  • COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-044667

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ee83 (view related notices)

Published 31 July 2025, 11:36am



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

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

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

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

Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester

Organisation type: Public authority - central government