Workforce Technology Systems

This framework is being brought to the market through the NHS Workforce Alliance and is a new framework for locally delivered Workforce Technology Systems. The framework seeks to continue to support the NHS Long Term Plan and Digital People Plan by providing a route to market for all software systems and digital solutions in use, to support the management, deployment and development of jobs and staff and associated reporting and analytics. The framework will set out to establish minimum standards with regards to interoperability, Service Levels, Key Performance Indicators and to support the development of the market in regards transparency of solutions and perceived value

The indicative timeline for the framework procurement is currently as follows (this is subject to change as the detailed scope, structure and requirements evolve):
Issue a detailed market briefing document to all suppliers that respond to the PIN
by June 2024
Hold supplier briefing sessions throughout June 2024 and again in August / September 2024
Issue draft documentation to all suppliers participating in pre-tender market engagement September 2024
Meet with suppliers participating in pre-tender market engagement June-August 2024
Finalise ITT pack September 2024
ITT publication September / October 2024
Standstill / Debrief Jan 2025
Contract Award Notice published Jan 2025
Framework Agreements signed Jan / Feb 2025