Planning

Technical Change Partner Re-procurement

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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23 May 2025 at 13:03

Planning

22 May 2025 at 20:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, involves the "Technical Change Partner Re-procurement" project within the services industry, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. Located in the Bristol area (region UKK12), the procurement is at the planning stage with key dates highlighted, including a future notice date set for 15th June 2026, with the contract period beginning on 7th December 2026 and ending on 5th December 2028. This planned contract has an estimated gross value of £12,540,000 and falls under the legal framework referred to by UKPGA 2023/54, with the intention to establish a framework agreement conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to collaborate with a major central government authority. Companies in consulting, software development, and internet support services can leverage this procurement to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector, fostering business growth through a potentially long-term partnership. The framework agreement approach and openness to SMEs and VCSEs suggest an encouraging environment for smaller businesses seeking to expand their client base within central government projects.

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Notice Title

Technical Change Partner Re-procurement

Notice Description

Technical Change Partner - Re-procurement Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051f9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026424-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 5 Dec 2028 1-2 years
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
purchasing@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Email
purchasing@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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