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Specialist Test Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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13 Aug 2021 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Specialist Test Services" was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, focusing on computer testing services within the UK's healthcare industry. The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 12 framework agreement. The tender period closed on 2nd July 2021, while the contract commenced on 6th August 2021 and is set to run until 5th August 2023. The contracting authority is based in Bristol, England, and the point of contact is Samantha Phillips.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer testing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that offer innovative testing solutions or have expertise in digital services within the healthcare sector may find this an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a key public body like NHS Blood and Transplant.

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Notice Title

Specialist Test Services

Notice Description

***Awarded contract*** C36402 - Specialist Test Services. This was procured using the CCS G-Cloud 12 framework agreement (RM1557.12). .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00afc3e8-8ded-4dbc-b9d3-69342bb3f0cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed942914-749d-44fe-8044-6596346784f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2021 - 5 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE TESTING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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