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Technical Change Partner

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, located in Bristol, is seeking a Technical Change Partner through a direct award under The ESPO Framework, Ref. no. 664_25. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender pertains to a selective procurement method, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 7th October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude on 15th February 2027, with an award notice published on 25th February 2026. The total award value amounts to £3,900,000.

This award presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting and software development. With a contract value of £3,900,000, the contract provides substantial work and potential growth for firms able to provide comprehensive technical change services to NHS Blood and Transplant. Although the procurement is described as a call-off from a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find opportunities due to the suitability provisions included in the tender specifications. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public health sector would find this contract particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Change Partner

Notice Description

Provision of Technical Change Partner Additional information: Direct Award under The ESPO Framework, Ref. no. 664_25.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a31cfc9f-8604-4d5e-8115-92211a20879f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a341a65-519d-4bbe-983d-2274871d2510
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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