UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

This framework proposal encompasses three distinct lots, each addressing a key area of the employee lifecycle. Lot 1a focuses on Applicant Tracking Systems, providing tools to streamline recruitment processes, manage candidate pipelines, and improve hiring efficiency. Lot 1b covers Onboarding solutions, aiming to facilitate seamless integration for new hires through automated workflows and compliance management. Lot 1c addresses Employee Screening, offering services and technologies to ensure thorough background checks and verification, supporting organisational risk mitigation and regulatory adherence. Collectively, these lots are designed to enhance HR operations and ensure a robust workforce management strategy.

Lot 2a covers programmes that enable employees to sacrifice a portion of their salary in exchange for a range of benefits. These schemes are designed to provide tax and National Insurance savings for both employees and employers. Typical benefits may include pension contributions, childcare vouchers, cycle-to-work schemes, and other perks that enhance overall employee wellbeing and retention. Lot 2b focuses on car leasing services, with an emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and related infrastructure such as car charging solutions. The lot aims to facilitate environmentally friendly commuting options for employees by offering flexible leasing arrangements, access to EVs, and support for installation and management of charging points. This supports sustainability goals and promotes the adoption of greener transport alternatives.

The procurement encompasses five distinct lots within the Learning and Development framework: Lot 3a provides mandatory clinical training for healthcare professionals, such as infection prevention, safeguarding, and basic life support; Lot 3b delivers professional development opportunities for all staff, including leadership, management, and specialist skills; Lot 3c ensures mandatory non-clinical training, covering health and safety, GDPR, equality and diversity, and fire safety; Lot 3d offers a managed service with a Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate booking, tracking, and management of training records; and Lot 3e focuses on training assessment, conducting needs analysis, evaluating effectiveness, and providing feedback to optimise future programmes and align learning with organisational goals.

The organisation seeks to procure comprehensive Occupational Health Services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the physical and mental wellbeing of its workforce. The Occupational Health Services should include pre-employment health assessments, periodic health surveillance, absence management, and advice on workplace health risks. The EAP must provide confidential counselling, support for personal and work-related issues, and access to resources such as financial and legal advice. Both services should be delivered by qualified professionals, adhere to relevant legislation and best practice, and ensure timely, accessible support for all employees. The provider will be expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of the organisation’s needs, offer flexible solutions, and report regularly on service usage and outcomes.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply for Acute Inpatient Services whereby Independent Sector Providers (ISP) provide “appropriate” adult acute mental health beds, enabling care to be delivered as close to home for males and females The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 36 months with an options to extend for 1 x 12 month periods. The Services have been divided into the following packages (Lots): Lot 1 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 2 – Block of 8 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 3 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 4 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 5 – Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements HTE intends to a single provider to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Whereas Lot 5 will be unrestricted in the number of providers appointed. HTE intends to appoint a minimum of two (2) suppliers across Lots 1 to 4 collectively. Award decisions will therefore apply award rules that may result in a supplier not being awarded a lot for which they are otherwise the highest‑scoring bidder, where this is necessary to meet the minimum supplier requirement

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a framework agreement with suitably qualified providers for the provision of pathology storage, scanning, and associated management solutions, as detailed within this contract notice. The framework will support Participating Authorities by offering comprehensive services for the storage, retrieval, management, and processing of pathology materials, associated records, and digital outputs. The Framework Agreement will be structured into four Lots, each comprising core and, where applicable, optional requirements. Suppliers may bid for one or multiple Lots, including an aggregated offering. Lot 1: Storage, Retrieval and Management of Pathology Samples This Lot covers physical storage and lifecycle management of pathology materials and associated documentation. Core requirements include: physical storage and management of pathology samples and records; retrieval and transportation; inventory management; and destruction of pathology samples. Optional requirements include: provision of consumables associated with storage, handling, and transport. Lot 2: Pathology Slide Scanning Services and Solutions This Lot focuses on the digitisation of pathology materials and the management of resulting digital assets. Core requirements include: offsite slide scanning services to generate Whole Slide Images; electronic retrieval of digital images; and physical retrieval and transport of pathology samples. Optional requirements include: inventory management; virtual storage solutions; image management systemsand ; provision of consumables; destruction of pathology samples; and deletion of digital images and associated records. Lot 3: Specialised Stem Cell Storage This Lot provides specialised storage services for stem cells requiring controlled environmental conditions. Core requirements include: compliant physical storage and management of stem cells and associated records; retrieval and transportation under appropriate conditions; inventory management; and destruction of stem cells. Lot 4: Aggregated Lot This Lot enables suppliers to offer a combined solution across two or more of Lots 1–3 under a single agreement.

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is launching the ComIT 4 - ICT Solutions Framework, designed to provide public sector organisations with the most cost-effective and straightforward route to market for ICT and digitisation requirements. The single-lot framework covers enterprise-level solutions across core categories, including but not limited to - Hardware, Software, Security, Technology Assisted Services, Computer Science. These categories encompass end-to-end digital requirements including hardware, audio visual, cloud, cyber security, AI, automation, robotics, managed services, consultancy, support and associated services, whether procured as individual items or combined solutions. Awarded suppliers are to be vendor-agnostic Value-Added Resellers (VARs) with extensive supply partnerships, logistics capabilities, and relevant accreditations. Suppliers leverage in-house expertise alongside established vendor and manufacturer relationships to deliver tailored, innovative solutions of any scale. Contracting authorities will be able to procure via direct award and further competition (including e-auctions, mini-competitions and hybrid mini-competitions). All procurement routes are fully supported by HTE's procurement experts to ensure compliance, value, and timely delivery. Benefits are to include but not be limited to: - Access to the complete IT vendor and reseller landscape - Enterprise-level pricing with value-added service wraps - Flexible purchasing options including Device as a Service (DaaS), leasing, configuration, storage and logistics - Support for emerging technologies including IoT, telehealth, AI, and cloud - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Value commitments from suppliers The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

HealthTrust Europe is establishing a new multi-lot Framework Agreement for the provision of comprehensive Linen and Laundry Services to the UK public sector. The Framework comprises six distinct specialist lots: • Lot 1: Total Linen & Laundry Managed Service • Lot 2: Linen Laundering Services • Lot 3: Linen Hire & Asset Management • Lot 4: Sterile Theatre Textiles • Lot 5: Specialist Cleanroom Textiles • Lot 6: Linen & Textile Purchase • Lot 7a: Commercial Laundry Equipment • Lot 7b: Industrial Laundry Equipment The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is launching the Enterprise Solutions for End-to-End ICT (ESEE ICT Solutions 3) Framework, providing a simple, cost-effective route to market for public sector organisations to procure Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ICT goods and services. The single-lot framework delivers end-to-end enterprise ICT solutions, including but not limited to: - Hardware, Software, Programs and Applications - Hosted and Cloud Services - Security Solutions - Technology Assisted Services (including digitisation and digitalisation) - Computer Science and associated goods and services - Social Value requirements Contracting authorities will be able to procure via direct award and further competition (including e-auctions, mini-competitions and hybrid mini-competitions). All procurement routes are fully supported by HTE's procurement experts to ensure compliance, value, and timely delivery. Key benefits include but are not limited to: - Direct access to OEM products and complete solutions - Flexible purchasing options, including Device as a Service (DaaS), leasing, finance, configuration, storage and logistics - Support for both standalone procurements and integrated ICT solutions - Enables organisations to modernise and optimise their ICT estate in line with local or system-wide needs The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/introductiontoeconomicstatisticsclassifications This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is launching the ComIT 4 - ICT Solutions Framework, designed to provide public sector organisations with the most cost-effective and straightforward route to market for ICT and digitisation requirements. The single-lot framework covers enterprise-level solutions across core categories, including but not limited to - Hardware, Software, Security, Technology Assisted Services, Computer Science. These categories encompass end-to-end digital requirements including hardware, audio visual, cloud, cyber security, AI, automation, robotics, managed services, consultancy, support and associated services, whether procured as individual items or combined solutions. Awarded suppliers are to be vendor-agnostic Value-Added Resellers (VARs) with extensive supply partnerships, logistics capabilities, and relevant accreditations. Suppliers leverage in-house expertise alongside established vendor and manufacturer relationships to deliver tailored, innovative solutions of any scale. Contracting authorities will be able to procure via direct award and further competition (including e-auctions, mini-competitions and hybrid mini-competitions). All procurement routes are fully supported by HTE's procurement experts to ensure compliance, value, and timely delivery. Benefits are to include but not be limited to: - Access to the complete IT vendor and reseller landscape - Enterprise-level pricing with value-added service wraps - Flexible purchasing options including Device as a Service (DaaS), leasing, configuration, storage and logistics - Support for emerging technologies including IoT, telehealth, AI, and cloud - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Value commitments from suppliers The bodies to whom the use of this framework will be open include all contracting authorities in the United Kingdom as defined in Section 1 of the Procurement Act 2023. In particular, the entities in the UK (especially those of a health and/or social care nature) listed in the downloadable spreadsheet at the following link are envisaged as framework users: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/classificationsandstandards/economicstatisticsclassifications/in… This list includes each organisation’s successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations, and associated organisations created due to any organisational changes. This framework will be open to: Any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health and/or social care nature; Any organisations with similar procurement needs; Any UK-based central government authority listed in Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, to the extent still relevant under retained EU law and consistent with the Procurement Act 2023.