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DDaT Data Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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31 Jul 2026 at 21:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant, operating from Bristol, has concluded an award stage for a contract titled "DDaT Data Services" in the IT services category. The procurement involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was concluded on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, has a scope of providing specialised digital, data, and technology services to enhance the NHSBT Data Platform. This contract is designated within the United Kingdom, focusing on the development, operation, and optimisation of associated data services. The work under this contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital and technology solutions within the healthcare sector. Given the project’s aim to optimise NHS data services, it is ideally suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proven capability in data platforms and technology infrastructure. Such participation not only enhances business portfolios but also offers sustained exposure through a long-term collaboration with a prestigious public health organisation like NHS Blood and Transplant. Businesses eager for growth in the public procurement domain will find this an advantageous project to undertake.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT Data Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialist digital, data and technology services to support the development, operation and optimisation of the NHSBT Data Platform and associated data capabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-504539b2-3099-4077-9bd4-7f59aed5c17f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d63356c-e8dc-44a6-b61f-901064a5e9f3
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

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
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

TELEFONICA TECH UK MANAGED SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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