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 – Lot nr.: 1 Workforce Technology Systems 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 Duration contract start date : 03/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 02/11/2027 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 90 (Technical Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) – Lot nr.: Lot 2 Services for Integration, Deployment and Interoperability 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. Duration contract start date : 03/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 02/11/2027 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 90 (Technical Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) – Lot nr.: Lot 3 Professional Services and Consultancy 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. Duration contract start date : 03/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 02/11/2027 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 90 (Technical Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) – Lot nr.: Lot 4 Overlay, User Experience and Support 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. Duration contract start date : 03/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 02/11/2027 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 90 (Technical Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value)