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Patient Blood Tracking

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Patient Blood Tracking" was conducted by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, under the industry category of IT software package services. The contract, valued at £39,979, involves direct procurement through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender stage concluded on 30 January 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2027. This award status is currently active, announced on 16 March 2026, with Haemonetics Limited appointed as the supplier.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in IT software solutions within the healthcare sector. Although the procurement method was direct and not open to SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with expertise in patient blood tracking systems and compatible technology solutions may find similar opportunities in future tenders of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and other NHS bodies. Businesses capable of delivering tailored software packages promptly and efficiently will be well-positioned to compete in similar low-threshold procurement actions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Blood Tracking

Notice Description

Patient Blood Tracking

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ee61aa9-7832-4dd3-a4b1-98c656dd3a16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/044e631f-59ef-423f-9406-204b1a76d0de
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,979 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,979 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAEMONETICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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