Award

Services for the Provisions of Promotional Event Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

27 Jun 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Services for the Provisions of Promotional Event Services" was initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), a public body operating in the health sector. This process, which falls under the industry category of event services (CPV code 79952000), pertains to NHSBT's marketing campaign needs. The procurement process, which utilised a limited method due to an absence of competition, is located in the UK and classified under services. Despite the tight timescales, a contract was awarded to Kinde Group Ltd on 26th June 2025 with the status marked as complete. Key dates include the award date and contract signing on 26th June 2025, with the procurement being covered by regulatory frameworks such as the GPA.

This tender presents business growth opportunities especially for those involved in the advertising and marketing services industry (as per CPV code 79340000). Such businesses, particularly SMEs, could benefit from understanding the procurement approach, which highlights the importance of unique service offerings and strategic partnerships for obtaining contracts. The contract, valued at GBP 20,000, was awarded on a sole-source basis, indicating that similar businesses with niche capabilities or quick mobilisation can position themselves effectively for future tenders where competition may be limited. Businesses poised to offer innovative promotional event services or those that can meet stringent timelines would be well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Services for the Provisions of Promotional Event Services

Notice Description

Event Services for NHSBT Marketing Campaign

Procurement Information

NHS Blood & Transplant ("NHSBT") intends to award a contract to Kinde Group ltd. <br/><br/>It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful because competition is absent due to tight timescales and only a single supplier that could provide this service as recommended by the brand partnership.<br/><br/>A transparency notice was published before the award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035742-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
PURCHASING
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINDE GROUP

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