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07 Jul 2026 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by NHS Blood and Transplant involves the appointment of a Delivery Partner to manage the migration of the Pulse platform to Microsoft Azure, specifically within the NHSBT tenancy. This contract falls under the "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support" category and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and is now at the award stage. The initial tender period concluded on 7th May 2026, with the contract set to run from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2028. The contract, valued at £2,333,333, has been awarded to ATOS IT SERVICES UK LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and consulting, particularly those capable of executing intricate migration projects to cloud-based environments. Businesses that already have the credentials to work with framework agreements or those seeking partnerships with public sector entities like NHS Blood and Transplant will find this type of tender appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited, given that the contract encourages SME participation. The awarded contract highlights potential avenues for growth and the strengthening of relationships within the public health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pulse Migration Partner

Notice Description

To appoint a Delivery Partner to deliver a safe, controlled and auditable migration of the Pulse platform from its current on-premises environment to Microsoft Azure within the NHSBT tenancy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28894351-6a6e-4f7a-9e5c-55ffe1161e8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d5a32b4-e10e-4f96-bff0-a82081ef0700
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
£2,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,333,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 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

ATOS IT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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