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Clinical Database Management System

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by NHS Blood and Transplant involves awarding a contract for the provision of support and maintenance services for its Clinical Database Management System. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the buyer organisation is seeking specialised services to ensure the continued operation and efficacy of its clinical trials and data management systems. The contracting process has reached the Award stage with Akhter Computers Limited as the selected supplier, with the contract period set from 24th October 2025 to 23rd October 2028, valued at £131,084.67.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to contribute to a vital healthcare system. It is particularly suited for organisations with experience in clinical database management and support services, although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not specified. Large IT services companies may find this opportunity favourable, allowing them to enhance their portfolio by delivering high-quality, continuous support to an essential healthcare infrastructure. Interested entities would benefit from exploring partnership or sub-contracting avenues with Akhter Computers Limited to leverage their expertise and expand business prospects in the healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

Clinical Database Management System

Notice Description

Provision of support and maintenance services for NHS Blood and Transplant's existing Clinical Database Management System, including ongoing system support, monitoring, and operational assistance to ensure continued delivery of clinical trials and associated data management services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2da38e81-b61d-4fcf-9a7a-60fba2172676
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c8a524-5786-42da-8f54-5f02bdb4762f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£131,084 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,084 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2028 3-4 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
FILTON, 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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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