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Digital Alert Solution

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation has awarded a contract for the provision of a digital alert solution, a project falling under the IT software package category, classified by CPV code 48517000. The procurement process, initiated under a call-off from a framework agreement method, has reached the award stage as of 26 March 2026. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd has been appointed as the supplier for this project, valued at £225,000, with the contract period running from 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2029. The buying organisation, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, had set a deadline for tender submissions by 3 December 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, predominantly those with experience in technological service provision within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract particularly appealing, given the outlined suitability criteria that favour their involvement. The framework's selective procurement method implies a competitive environment where businesses with a robust experience in delivering technological solutions to government entities like NHS Blood and Transplant can excel. This contract can pave the way for long-term growth prospects and broader market visibility.

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Notice Title

Digital Alert Solution

Notice Description

Provision of digital alert solution Additional information: Award under CCS Framework Agreement RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Service 2 - Lot 3: Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64c1e662-d48c-4754-9df5-9875e592643c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1186819c-4fd2-4881-b876-718e4a364ee2
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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