Tender

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jul 2025 at 13:36

Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation in Bristol is in the tender stage of procuring a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System. This procurement, scheduled under the UK Procurement Act 2023, is being conducted using a competitive flexible procedure and encompasses a multi-stage process. The tender focuses on acquiring software essential for statistical analysis, data management, and reporting. The total estimated contract value ranges up to £360,000, with submissions required by 29 July 2025. Potential suppliers will pass through a selective process with an aim to finalise the contract by 1 December 2025. The SPC system will enhance data handling efficiency at multiple NHSBT locations, and the solution is intended to be a partially 'off the shelf' software customised to their needs.

This tender offers a pivotal opportunity for IT and software development companies, especially those specialising in statistical software solutions, to supply and configure a product tailored to the precise requirements of a central government authority. Businesses equipped with a robust 'off the shelf' software that can be significantly configured to meet custom needs, particularly those compatible with NHS IT services, will find this opportunity particularly attractive. SMEs are encouraged to participate due to the tender's positive inclination towards smaller businesses. The prospective supplier stands a chance to provide a solution that not only aids in improved data management and automation for NHSBT but also solidifies their market presence and expands their clientele base in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking a provider for the provision of a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System. The Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System will be used for the recording, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of NHSBT data. NHSBT operations are based at a number of locations and the System software and its functionality must be compatible with NHSBT IT services. The SPC Data Management Software System must support data entry and reporting to allow both single datum and combined data analysis and review. The System must provide functionality to ensure data integrity and audit trail. The minimum system functionality will include the ability to build data sets by secure manual data entry to the system. NHSBT objective is to automate data handling wherever possible with system expected to have functionality to analyse datasets generated by data transfer to and from other NHSBT IT systems. The SPC Data Management Software System must be a substantially 'Off the Shelf' solution with user configuration to allow NHSBT data management. The Supplier and System will be validated against the specification criteria prior to the software being accepted for use by NHSBT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Possible two extensions in twelve monthly increments for a maximum contract duration of seven years

Renewal: Possible two extensions in twelve monthly increments for a maximum contract duration of seven years

Planning Information

Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market. It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this notice to a supplier engagement meeting to be held on 9th May 2025 (date subject to change). Please express your interest by no later than 5pm on 2nd May 2025 to rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037154-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48463000 - Statistical software package

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-03-31

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, BRISTOL
Additional Buyers

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 7FG
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
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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