As part of the HPMA (Healthcare People Management Association) network, the Alliance is delivering a webinar to HPMA members on 21 October, sharing practical guidance on how to achieve the best outcomes when procuring workforce technology systems. Attendees will gain key considerations and practical insights that they can apply to their own procurement projects, from stakeholder engagement to supplier selection.
Hosted by HPMA, the session will combine workforce technology procurement expertise from the Alliance with practical, firsthand insights from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which has recently led a major procurement in this area.
Webinar details
- Hosted by: HPMA, online via Zoom
- Title: Procuring Workforce Technology That Works: From Stakeholder Engagement to Supplier Selection
- Speakers: Louise Brennan, NHS Workforce Alliance, and Colleen Sherlock, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Date: 21 October 2026
- Time: 9:30am
- Who can attend: HPMA members
Overview
Louise Brennan, Assistant Director – Workforce Category, from the Alliance will guide attendees through some of the key considerations when developing an effective procurement approach, including how to:
- Define priorities
- Engage with the right stakeholders
- Establish effective governance and secure senior sponsorship
- Research the supplier market
- Translate organisational needs into clear procurement requirements.
The session will also consider how trusts can assess value beyond price—including functionality, user experience, interoperability and the level of manual effort required to operate the system.
Louise will be joined by Colleen Sherlock, Associate Director – Employee Services, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who will share lessons from their own procurement journey. The session will support trusts in preparing to procure or renew workforce technology contracts.
Who can attend?
The webinar is exclusively available to HPMA members. If you’re interested in joining the HPMA network and accessing the session, find out more about becoming a member of HPMA.
Need support with your workforce technology procurement?
Workforce specialists from across the Alliance are available to support all NHS organisations with tailored guidance on workforce technology procurement, contract renewal discussions and negotiations. To arrange a meeting with your regional team, please contact us using the form on our website.