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Donor Base Resilience

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:42

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02 Feb 2026 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol initiated a selective procurement process with the project titled "Donor Base Resilience," focusing on writing agency services. The tender aimed to enhance community engagement to boost blood stocks, specifically targeting certain blood types. The procurement process involved a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the tender phase ending on 12th January 2026, and the contract period spanning from 19th January 2026 to 18th January 2027. Located in Bristol, with postal code BS34 7QH, this procurement targets service delivery within the United Kingdom, under the industry classification of CPV 92312211. Award information was published on 12th February 2026, highlighting the contract's completion with supplier Identity.

This tender opens opportunities primarily for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the writing agency sector. The demand for strategic engagement services to improve blood donor consistency presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community outreach or campaign management to engage with a prominent public health body like NHS Blood and Transplant. Companies with expertise in effective public communication strategies and experience within healthcare or similar sectors are likely to thrive in this setting, leveraging the framework agreement to deliver impactful results.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-5faee301-5545-4c83-b04e-c82cf117bb7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fa1921-0d36-4d32-ac85-b60b180cbcff
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
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 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
kaya rajan
Contact Email
kayathri.rajan@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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