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Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance" contract. The process involved the provision of software support services with a focus on the Hematos System, a critical component of NHS operations. The award phase was finalised on 31 March 2025, with the procurement process being identified as 'Other' under procurement method details. The contract, valued at £7,870,000, covers a period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 and will be executed within the United Kingdom. The main industry category for this contract is software support services, falling under the CPV code 72261000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the software support service industry, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, long-term projects within the public health sector. Given the scale and duration of the contract with NHS Blood and Transplant, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were encouraged to participate in the bidding process. As the successful bidder, Savant Limited, an SME based in Cumbria, has secured a significant opportunity to deliver critical support services, thereby expanding their organisational capabilities and market presence within the healthcare technology support landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of Licencing, Support and Maintenance Services for Hematos System in NHS Blood and Transplant

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2884100-fb46-4585-ae93-3f6d4190bbe7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea2d30e7-b43f-496f-b0c0-0dd247fb5a57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,870,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,870,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 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

SAVANT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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