Planning

Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

12 Sep 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance." This tender, classified under the industry category of software support services (CPV code: 72261000), primarily seeks services to maintain and support the NHSBT's current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The buying organisation is located in Bristol and the tender will follow an Open procedure starting in November 2024. Potential suppliers are urged to express interest by 27th September, with the procurement process expected to have a contract period of 1800 days and a value of £5,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services, especially those with experience in healthcare information systems. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can build a long-term relationship with NHSBT, a public body governed by public law, which could lead to further contracts and credibility in the marketplace. The tender is particularly suited for firms that can deliver high-quality technical support, demonstrate strong social value, and offer competitive pricing, as these are key award criteria outlined by the NHSBT.

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Notice Title

Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

NHSBT are seeking a single supplier to provide licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.<br/><br/>The purpose of this notice is to:<br/>* Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.<br/>* Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.<br/><br/>Please express your interest by the 27th of September and direct any questions to john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT are looking to run an Open procedure, starting in November 24, to establish a contract with a single supplier to provide licencing, development, support and maintenance of their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.

The purpose of this notice is to:
* Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.
* Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.

Please express your interest by the 27th of September and direct any questions to john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029289-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
John Lambert
Contact Email
john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

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