Official UK procurement notice
Framework for Workforce Technology Systems 2
Authority: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionReference: 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
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 10 Aug 2027, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Administration software package · Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package · Business analysis consultancy services · Business and management consultancy and related services · Compliance software package · Educational software package · Enterprise resource planning software package · Helpdesk and support services · Human resources management consultancy services · IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support · Industry specific software package · Library software package · +19 more
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
- Call-offs
- every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
- Framework period
- 1 yr · up to 6 yrs 10 mo from 3 Nov 2026
- Scheme runs until
- 19 Aug 2033
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- 1% of call-off value
Who may buy through it
The framework agreement shall include the entire public sector and any private sector organisations with a similar need.
Published description of the framework
Operation administration management will be conducted by NHS London Procurement Partnership (LPP).
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Workforce Technology SystemsRenewalPublished value£330,000,000
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
Lot #2Services for Integration, Deployment and InteroperabilityRenewalPublished value£250,000,000
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 #3Professional Services and ConsultancyRenewalPublished value£117,000,000
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 #4Overlay, User Experience and SupportRenewalPublished value£150,000,000
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.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical Quality: 90%
- Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical Quality
- Social Value
- “Framework for Workforce Technology Systems 2” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Open framework scheme
- Who may use this agreement
- The framework agreement shall include the entire public sector and any private sector organisations with a similar need. · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 10 Aug 2027
- First published
- 2 Jun 2026, 16:37 BST
- Last source update
- 11 Aug 2026, 17:28 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 26 Oct 2026
- Authority reference
C445452- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-076440- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abd3Find a Tender
- Earlier procedure Framework for Workforce Technology Systems
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 28 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · 1% of call-off value
The Tendering Portal can be accessed via the link: 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 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
Timeline
2 Jun 2026 → 3 Nov 2026 · 8 dates- Planning notice published146 days ago2 Jun 2026, 16:37 BST
- Market engagement101 days ago17 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
As part of the pre-market engagement notice itself, please include the following:
The Framework Terms and Conditions have been updated to reflect the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, replacing the previous version,
As part of this update, we have adopted the NHSE Combined Supply of Goods and Provision of Services Terms and Conditions for open frameworks. These standard terms were not available when the original Workforce Technology Systems Framework procurement was undertaken in 2025.
In addition to aligning the documentation with the Procurement Act 2023, we have undertaken a comprehensive review of the Framework Agreement and Call-off Agreement to simplify the contractual requirements for both customers and suppliers, remove duplication, and strengthen a number of key provisions. This includes removing obligations relating to areas that are outside the scope of the Workforce Technology Systems Framework (for example, Life Sciences) and streamlining certain operational requirements.
For example, removal of obligations for things which aren’t even in the scope of workforce technology systems e.g. Life Sciences. Also, by example it would be no longer necessary to provide an individual Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plan as contracting authorities can use the plan submitted at framework level (unless you agree otherwise with the customer and wish to use the optional schedule).
The review has also removed duplication between the Framework Agreement and the Call-off Agreement to improve clarity, eliminate the potential for conflicting provisions, and ensure that core contractual obligations are established at framework level, providing greater consistency and protection for both suppliers and customers.
This work has been undertaken in collaboration with Mills & Reeve, who developed the Government Commercial Function (GCF) framework and call-off templates for procurements conducted under the Procurement Act 2023.
Please note that, following completion of the annual framework reopening process, the updated Framework Agreement and Call-off Terms and Conditions, including the revised modern slavery provisions, will apply to both existing suppliers and newly appointed suppliers.
Appendix 6 WTS Framework Agreement NEW VERSION
Appendix 7 - WTS Call-Off Terms and Conditions v3
These documents can be found on the Atamis Portal:
- Log in to the Atamis portal: atamis-1928.my.site.com ↗
- Select Find Opportunities
- Search for Project ID: C447982
If you have any queries regarding these changes, please submit your questions via the procurement portal, during this pre-market engagement window which will close on Friday 17th July
- Next notice expected98 days ago20 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published76 days ago11 Aug 2026, 17:28 BST
- Clarification questions by59 days ago28 Aug 2026, 17:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends38 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by4h ago26 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Today27 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 6 days3 Nov 2026
Notice history
7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 2 Jun 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published2 Jun 2026, 16:37 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published8 Jun 2026, 10:35 BSTUK2
- Preliminary market engagement notice published10 Jul 2026, 14:37 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published11 Aug 2026, 17:28 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active11 Aug 2026, 17:28 BST
- Procurement method changed11 Aug 2026, 17:28 BST
- Deadline published: 18 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST11 Aug 2026, 17:28 BST
Published amendments (2)
Description: Added some text to description to include Procurement reference number in the description. Reopening of Open Framework For Workforce Technology Systems (RM6387) 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 man…
Change made: The anticipated tender publication date has been amended to week commencing 20 July 2026 (previously stated as 29/06/2026). and Engagement Description Reason for change: The revised date allows additional time to review and finalise procurement documentation prior to publication. Re-inviting all suppliers to review the updated Framework Terms and Conditions and Call off Terms and Con…
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2026-06: 1 release · 2 Jun 2026
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender