Tender

National Contact Centre

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

25 Apr 2025 at 13:25

Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 07:53

Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, is actively seeking a supplier for their National Contact Centre project. This procurement focuses on establishing a state-of-the-art, donor-centric, multi-channel contact centre to manage interactions with blood donors and the NHS Organ Donation Register. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th May 2025. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the project is classified under the service industry with specialisation in call centre and communication systems. The two-stage competitive flexible procedure will result in a single supplier contract, with an estimated value of up to £48 million GBP, running from 2026 to 2031 with extension options available.

This tender provides a platform for businesses specialising in call centre operations, command, control, communication, and computer systems to offer innovative solutions and expand their public sector portfolio. Companies capable of delivering a high-quality, professional, and innovative customer service experience, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive health-related communications, are well-suited to compete. The focus on quality and social value, along with a significant budget allocation, makes it a compelling opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their services within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

National Contact Centre

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant is leading a procurement for a National Contact Centre. We are looking for a supplier to deliver a state-of-the-art, donor-centric multi-channel National Contact Centre (NCC) solution. This centre will handle both inbound and outbound interactions with potential and existing blood donors as well as the NHS Organ Donation Register (ODR). Managing NCC contacts is essential to the NHSBT communications approach. Delivering a prompt, professional, and effective contact handling service is crucial for building and sustaining relationships between NHSBT, its blood donors, and individuals enrolling on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Renewal: Two additional years available as monthly or cumulative extensions.

Planning Information

To engage with suppliers and share information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e894
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017069-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

35710000 - Command, control, communication and computer systems

79512000 - Call centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-04-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Additional Buyers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

Contact Name
Rowena Thomas
Contact Email
rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07553520488

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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