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IBM Automation Platform License

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, NHS Blood and Transplant, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, is the contracting authority responsible for awarding the contract for the provision of an "IBM Automation Platform License". The contract pertains to the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and involves the supply of licences for IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Operational Decision Manager. The procurement method employed was "selective", specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 17th December 2025, and the award was made on 18th December 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 9th January 2026 and conclude on 8th January 2028. This process falls under the "services" category and occurred entirely within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as NHS Blood and Transplant particularly considered the suitability of SMEs for this procurement. The selected supplier for this contract was Responsiv Solutions Ltd., demonstrating an opportunity for businesses that specialise in software licenses and automation technologies to gain a foothold in the public sector. SMEs with expertise in providing comprehensive software solutions and managing large-scale software implementations would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The opportunity underscores the value of being part of relevant framework agreements, which can streamline the procurement process for suppliers in the field of IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Automation Platform License

Notice Description

Provision of license for IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Operational Decision Manager

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-210da278-f04a-4c8f-a9cc-d8952766d485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4129cd8-770e-4d13-a646-ff931c3b0c8b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£442,936 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£442,936 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

RESPONSIV SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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