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Donor Base Resilience

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

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24 Feb 2026 at 13:59

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:42

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation based in Bristol has concluded a procurement process titled "Donor Base Resilience," aimed at enhancing community engagement to boost blood stocks. This contract falls under the category of writing agency services and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award valued at £189,492 and was published on 24 February 2026. The contract term spans from 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2027, with the services being delivered in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender emphasised suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing opportunities for businesses in the service sector to engage with public health initiatives.

This procurement has created a substantial opportunity for business growth by offering service providers, particularly SMEs, the chance to contribute to public health efforts. Suitable businesses possessing expertise in community engagement and communication can leverage their skills to help increase blood stocks through innovative strategies. The awarded contract to the supplier 'Identity' highlights the potential for organisations within the writing services and community engagement sector to secure similar contracts by demonstrating effective engagement strategies and a strong understanding of public health objectives. This setting provides a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio and align themselves with prestigious health initiatives led by the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Donor Base Resilience

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant's Community Engagement team has trialed street team activity as part of efforts to boost blood stocks, with limited success. To enhance reach, engagement and ultimately to positively impact stocks of specific blood types

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d01e2-65b4-4f61-837a-ae8cb61a7b11
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,492 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

IDENTITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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