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Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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11 May 2026 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process by NHS Blood and Transplant for the "Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT" has reached the award stage as of 11th May 2026. This open procedure aimed at recruitment services falls under the CPV code 79600000 and had a tender period ending on 27th March 2026. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement involves a contract valued at £46,000 for a term starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The buying organisation, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, selected the supplier GatenbySanderson Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), to fulfil the contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially SMEs that focus on providing tailored solutions for public sector organisations. With a long contract duration and an emphasis on supporting lay members, companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement and public service recruitment processes stand to benefit. The open procedure further suggests an inclusive approach, encouraging a competitive environment for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT

Notice Description

Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc964af-678b-419e-939c-c29dbec4afe5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e79-f5cc-4ecf-9cd7-1304ea705697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
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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

GATENBYSANDERSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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