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08 Jun 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

In a recently concluded procurement process, NHS Blood and Transplant sought an IBM BPM & Oracle Partner for IT services that include consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Classified under the IT services category, this contract, valued at £900,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 2nd March 2026. The awarding stage is complete, with INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD named the supplier. The procurement primarily targeted the region around Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender offered substantial business growth opportunities, specifically for large-scale companies specialising in IT and consultancy services. Due to its suitability for SMEs, businesses operating in the IT sector could have leveraged their expertise in IBM Business Process Management and Oracle partnerships to qualify for this tender. Such opportunities encourage participation from businesses looking to expand their government IT service portfolios, benefitting from a secure and substantial two-year contractual agreement with a reputable public health body.

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Notice Title

IBM BPM & Oracle Partner

Notice Description

Provision of IBM BPM & Oracle Partner

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-284aff79-aa0a-460f-b8e7-d6cd949353a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7cd7e01-c88d-4fba-a609-f3012983cd44
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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