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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Framework for Workforce Technology Systems 2

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 03:41.

Opportunity overview

Reference: LPP/2026/002 RM6387 This is the reopening of the Open Framework for locally delivered Workforce Systems, which seeks to continue supporting the NHS Long Term Plan and the People Digital Plan by providing a route to market for all software systems and digital solutions used to support the management, deployment, and development of jobs and staff, together with associated reporting and analytics. The Tender notice for the first iteration of this framework: Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008494 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04eae7

Classification

  • CPV48000000 — Software package and information systems
  • CPV48100000 — Industry specific software package
  • CPV48160000 — Library software package
  • CPV48170000 — Compliance software package
  • CPV48190000 — Educational software package
  • CPV48211000 — Platform interconnectivity software package
  • CPV48213000 — Operating system enhancement software package
  • CPV48218000 — License management software package
  • CPV48219300 — Administration software package
  • CPV48330000 — Scheduling and productivity software package
  • CPV48331000 — Project management software package
  • CPV48450000 — Time accounting or human resources software package
  • CPV48451000 — Enterprise resource planning software package
  • CPV48460000 — Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
  • CPV71600000 — Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
  • CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • CPV72200000 — Software programming and consultancy services
  • CPV72212215 — Networking developers software development services
  • CPV72220000 — Systems and technical consultancy services
  • CPV72221000 — Business analysis consultancy services
  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services
  • CPV72226000 — System software acceptance testing consultancy services
  • CPV72227000 — Software integration consultancy services
  • CPV72246000 — Systems consultancy services
  • CPV72253000 — Helpdesk and support services
  • CPV72266000 — Software consultancy services
  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV79211110 — Payroll management services
  • CPV79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services
  • CPV79414000 — Human resources management consultancy services
  • CPV79418000 — Procurement consultancy services

Lots

  • Workforce Technology Systems£330m
  • Services for Integration, Deployment and Interoperability£250m
  • Professional Services and Consultancy£117m
  • Overlay, User Experience and Support£150m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C445452
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
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 C445452. 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
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06abd3

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.01
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
The framework agreement shall include the entire public sector and any private sector organisations with a similar need.
Description
Operation administration management will be conducted by NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP).
Open Framework Scheme End Date
19 Aug 2033, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
18 Sept 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
28 Aug 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
26 Oct 2026, 23:59

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
10 Aug 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
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 managed 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
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
396,000,000
Amount
330,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
3 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
19 Aug 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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

Description
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.
Entry 2
Id
Lot 2
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
300,000,000
Amount
250,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
3 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
19 Aug 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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

Description
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.
Entry 3
Id
Lot 3
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
140,400,000
Amount
117,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
3 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
19 Aug 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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

Description
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.
Entry 4
Id
Lot 4
Title
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
180,000,000
Amount
150,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
90
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Starts
3 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Nov 2027, 23:59
Max Extent Date
19 Aug 2033, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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

Description
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.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72253000
Description
Helpdesk and support services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
48100000
Description
Industry specific software package
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
48330000
Description
Scheduling and productivity software package
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
48331000
Description
Project management software package
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
48450000
Description
Time accounting or human resources software package
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
48451000
Description
Enterprise resource planning software package
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
48160000
Description
Library software package
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
48170000
Description
Compliance software package
Entry 12
Scheme
CPV
Id
48460000
Description
Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
Entry 13
Scheme
CPV
Id
48219300
Description
Administration software package
Entry 14
Scheme
CPV
Id
48218000
Description
License management software package
Entry 15
Scheme
CPV
Id
48211000
Description
Platform interconnectivity software package
Entry 16
Scheme
CPV
Id
48213000
Description
Operating system enhancement software package
Entry 17
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212215
Description
Networking developers software development services
Entry 18
Scheme
CPV
Id
79211110
Description
Payroll management services
Entry 19
Scheme
CPV
Id
72000000
Description
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
Lot 2
Related Lot
Lot 2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72200000
Description
Software programming and consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72220000
Description
Systems and technical consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
72227000
Description
Software integration consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72246000
Description
Systems consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
72266000
Description
Software consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
48211000
Description
Platform interconnectivity software package
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
72226000
Description
System software acceptance testing consultancy services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
48460000
Description
Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package
Entry 11
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
Lot 3
Related Lot
Lot 3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72246000
Description
Systems consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72221000
Description
Business analysis consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72224000
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
72266000
Description
Software consultancy services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
72220000
Description
Systems and technical consultancy services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
79400000
Description
Business and management consultancy and related services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
79414000
Description
Human resources management consultancy services
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
79418000
Description
Procurement consultancy services
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
71600000
Description
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Entry 10
Scheme
CPV
Id
73000000
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
Lot 4
Related Lot
Lot 4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72246000
Description
Systems consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
48213000
Description
Operating system enhancement software package
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72253000
Description
Helpdesk and support services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
48211000
Description
Platform interconnectivity software package
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
48000000
Description
Software package and information systems
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
72266000
Description
Software consultancy services
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
72227000
Description
Software integration consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
076440-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
11 Aug 2026, 17:28
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-PPON-PDZC-6438-DGPX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDZC-6438-DGPX

Address

Street Address
Great Maze Pond
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 9RT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI44

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Related procurements

Entry 1
Id
prior
Scheme
ocid
Identifier
ocds-h6vhtk-04eae7

Relationship

prior

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI44 · SE1 9RT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 052057-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 053658-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 065227-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 076440-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·