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22 Jun 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant has reached the award stage for the provision of payroll and pensions management services. This contract, valued at £224,850, has been awarded to University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it falls under the services category with a focus on payroll management services. The contract period is scheduled from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029, with delivery occurring in Bristol, England, where NHS Blood and Transplant is based. Key stakeholders involved include University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier, ensuring that the procurement aligns with location-based service requirements and industry standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in payroll management services, particularly those positioned to capitalise on framework agreement arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participating in such tenders, as specified in the procurement's suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their reputation and establish long-term relationships within the healthcare sector, furthering their market presence and contributing to business growth.

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Notice Title

Payroll Services

Notice Description

Payroll and pensions management service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58a003a0-31aa-40ae-a352-cedbfd8eec42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d942a68a-b06f-4d81-bb67-c4a3e6a34dac
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211110 - Payroll management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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