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Contingent Labour - Nursing Support for Blood Supply

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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16 Dec 2025 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant focuses on nursing support for blood supply under the title "Contingent Labour". This selective procurement, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded in October 2025 and spans from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2027. The contracting process aligns with the classification code for recruitment services (CPV 79600000) and is situated in Northway, Filton, United Kingdom. As of 16th December 2025, the procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, with a contract valued at £652,000 awarded to Sanctuary Personnel Limited. Key administrative roles are facilitated by Jason Barber, the contact point at NHS Blood and Transplant.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in recruitment and professional consultancy services within the healthcare sector. It also offers a landscape for engagement in strategic transformation projects, with a focus on donor recognition roadmap modernisation. However, the procurement is not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, indicating that it may require larger entities with a specialised focus on healthcare recruitment and consultancy. Such businesses could utilise their expertise to support critical functions in blood and transplant services, fostering innovation and contributing to strategic organisational goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contingent Labour - Nursing Support for Blood Supply

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant is undertaking a strategic review and transformation of its Donor Recognition Scheme (DRS). Launched in 2014, the existing scheme has played a valuable role in acknowledging the contributions of donors and encouraging ongoing participation. However, in the face of changing public expectations, donor motivations, and operational priorities, the scheme is increasingly seen as misaligned with the organisation's strategic goals. This requirement is for Professional Consultancy Support Services to build on the findings of a recently completed six-week review, with a proposed roadmap for modernising donor recognition. This will include donor engagement, pilot activity, further design, and implementation planning which will take place across a 3-month period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c18e90bd-dfce-44dc-979c-e8ec693c7a96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5275384e-ee2b-47c3-b58e-7484025d3d53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
Jason Barber
Contact Email
jason.barber@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHWAY, FILTON
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

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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