NHS Workforce Alliance Workforce Technology Systems (RM6387)

03/11/2025 - 03/11/2033

Framework Reference Number: RM6387

The NHS Workforce Alliance Workforce Technology Systems framework agreement delivers innovative integration and interoperability technology solutions that will provide complete workforce management systems for the NHS and wider public sector.

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This new open framework agreement provides complete workforce management systems for the NHS and wider public sector. It provides access to a broad catalogue of compliant technology providers and services that meet NHS technology standards and can deliver end-to-end digital solutions, innovative integration and interoperability services, technology system design and deployment advice.

Developed in partnership with NHS England and supporting the NHS Long Term Plan, this framework is set to become a powerful tool for efficient job planning and staff management offering:

  • off-the-shelf or customised digital solutions
  • integration, deployment or interoperability services
  • expert technology design and deployment advice
  • overlay, user experience or support system implementation

This framework utilises the PA23 Open Framework procedure. Each term is one year providing opportunities for new suppliers to join annually, with the framework agreement live for 8 years.

  • Opportunity – to run mini competitions, make direct awards and carry out a desktop evaluation.

  • Minimum standards – now introduced and embedded within the framework to support interoperability and integration.

  • Transparency – over pricing for when choosing your products and / or services.

  • Entry level barriers removed – supporting Small Medium Enterprise (SME) businesses with removing the barriers to entry which will enable new suppliers to the market, supporting their access to the NHS.

  • Product choice and range – innovative products and out of the box solutions have been built into the specification that will help organisations grow alongside the technology supplier.

  • Improved processes – the Simplified Award Process is featured on this framework.

  • Performance indicators – Key Performance Metrics and Service Credits have been included within the framework; guidance has been developed to support organisations with their contract management.

Lot 1: Workforce Technology Systems 

  • Delivery of off-the-shelf workforce management software and applications
  • Development of custom workforce technology solutions
  • Integration with existing NHS infrastructure and standardised data flows
  • Compliance with NHS interoperability and security frameworks 

Lot 2: Services for Integration, Deployment, and Interoperability 

  • System training and implementation support 
  • Standardisation of APIs and data flows 
  • Analytics and reporting solutions 
  • Change management services for seamless adoption of workforce systems 

Lot 3: Professional Services and Consultancy 

  • Workforce technology gap analysis 
  • Procurement and specification design consultation 
  • Project management support for workforce system deployment 
  • Value analysis and cost-efficiency recommendations 

Lot 4: Overlay, User Experience, and Support 

  • Development of single-user interfaces for workforce solutions 
  • Customisation and standardisation services 
  • Support and ticketing solutions for NHS workforce systems 
  • User experience improvements and employee engagement tools 
  • AppLocum Ltd
  • Box3 Ltd
  • Carradale Futures
  • CLARITY WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
  • Cognizant Worldwide Limited
  • DELOITTE LLP
  • Digital Staff Solutions
  • ERNST & YOUNG LLP
  • Evolution Recruitment Solutions
  • Healsgood AI
  • Hexarad Group Limited
  • IBM UK Ltd
  • ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED
  • KPMG LLP
  • LIAISON FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • Locums Nest
  • Marino Software
  • Medical Banks
  • My Health Care Support
  • Neo Technology Solutions
  • Patchwork Health
  • Pegasystems
  • Plus Us Workforce Services LLP
  • PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
  • RETINUE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • RLDatix (Allocate Software)
  • ROI International
  • Rotamap
  • SARDJV
  • Step5 Consult
  • TeacherBooker
  • VE3 Global

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