Workforce Technology Systems
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.
Benefits of using the Framework
- 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 Structure
- Lot 1: Workforce Technology Systems (Original equipment manufacturers, software development, and applications)
- Lot 2: Services for Integration, Deployment, and Interoperability (system training, implementation, reporting, and analytics)
- Lot 3: Professional Services and Consultancy (gap analysis, specification design, project management, and change management)
- Lot 4: Overlay, User Experience, and Support (user interface platforms, support services, system harmonisation)
Suppliers
AppLocum Ltd
Box3 Ltd
Carradale Futures LLP
Clarity Workforce Techology Limited
Cognizant Worldwide Limited
Deloitte LLP
Digital Staff Solutions Ltd T/a Florence
Ernst & Young Limited
Evolution Recruitment Solutions LTD
Healsgood AI LIMITED
Hexarad Group Limited
IBM Ltd
ID Medical Group Limited
KPMG LLP
Liaison Financial Services Ltd
Locums Nest Ltd
Marino Software Ltd
Medical Banks Software Ltd
My Health Care Support Ltd
Neo Technology LIMITED
Locumtap Ltd
Pegasystems Limited
Plus Us Workforce Services LLP
PriceWaterHouseCoopers LLP (PWC)
Retinue Solutions Limited
Allocate Software Limited
Quoris International UK Limited
Rotamap Limited
SARD JV Ltd
Step5 Consult Ltd
Teacher Booker Ltd
VE3 Global Ltd
Authority
Workforce Alliance
Supporting Documents
Please click on the links below to access detailed information about this framework. Members can access the full set of framework documents by logging in.
If you are not a member, and would like to know more, please register using the NHS Workforce Alliance Framework Access Form (FAF).