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NHS24 Workforce Management Solution – Market Review PIN

NHS 24 · NHS and health

In brief

NHS 24 has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

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Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 83 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

NHS24 is undertaking a market review to inform the future procurement of a Workforce Management (WFM) solution. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to engage the market and gather information from suppliers capable of delivering a modern, cloud-based WFM system that supports 24/7 operations and integrates with platforms such as Amazon Connect and Microsoft O365. The solution will support NHS24’s operational needs across forecasting, scheduling, staff self-service, reporting, and integration, and must be scalable, secure, and compatible with NHS24’s digital infrastructure. Suppliers are asked to complete a questionnaire responding to a set of mandatory requirements, indicating…Read the full description
NHS24 is undertaking a market review to inform the future procurement of a Workforce Management (WFM) solution. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued to engage the market and gather information from suppliers capable of delivering a modern, cloud-based WFM system that supports 24/7 operations and integrates with platforms such as Amazon Connect and Microsoft O365. The solution will support NHS24’s operational needs across forecasting, scheduling, staff self-service, reporting, and integration, and must be scalable, secure, and compatible with NHS24’s digital infrastructure. Suppliers are asked to complete a questionnaire responding to a set of mandatory requirements, indicating whether their solution can meet each item. NHS24 seeks to understand current market capabilities ahead of any formal procurement activity. Suppliers must note that this Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market research and gathering information. It does not constitute a commitment to procure any goods or services, nor does it initiate a formal procurement process. NHS24 reserves the right not to proceed with any procurement activity following this RFI. No down-selection of suppliers will occur based on responses to this notice. All responses are to be provided in good faith and to the best of the supplier's knowledge. NHS24 will not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of responses. Information provided in response to this RFI will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent. Participation in this market engagement exercise does not imply any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement process. Completed questionnaires should be returned by noon, 29th October 2025.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 067231-2025

About the buyer

NHS 24Last 12 months

Procurements

4

Awards

1

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

  • Mistura Enterprise Limited1 contract
  1. Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Programme and Associated Services

    Skills Development Scotland LtdScotlandHealthcare services, Social and domiciliary care

    Closing soon3 days left8 lotsFramework

    £460kframework ceiling
  2. Provision of Corporate Technology Platform (EcoSystem)

    Scottish Police AuthorityScotlandIT services and software

    Closing soon6 days left

    £51.7mestimated
  3. Customer Engagement Platform (CEP) Framework

    Scottish EnterpriseScotlandIT services and software

    Open9 days leftFramework

    £29.2mframework ceiling
  4. Provision of a Complete Network Infrastructure Solution for the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre (MBIC), Innerleithen

    South of Scotland Enterprise AgencyScotlandIT services and software, Telecoms and networks

    Open14 days left

    £300kestimated
  5. EV Infrastructure Back Office

    Stirling CouncilScotlandEnergy and utilities, Vehicles and fleet

    Open16 days left

    £315kestimated

From notice 067231-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 21 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.