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Workforce Transformation Solutions Framework Agreement

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Buyer Address: Liverpool Road, Chester, UKD63, CH2 1UL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
80000000.0 GBP
Gross: 96000000 GBP
Published
23 Apr 2025, 10:54
Deadline
05 Jun 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions to deliver measurable improvements in all areas of workforce management. The successful Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a fully-managed solution providing a combination of expert advice, innovative technologies, powerful reporting and analytic tools, along with managed services and support to deliver operational efficiencies, improved service quality and real cost savings.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016467-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 80,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 96,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-15T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-14T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Criteria (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value Declaration (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Criteria (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: List of eligible users for the framework

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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