Award

Applicant Tracking System

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for an "Applicant Tracking System." This contract involves the provision of licence, support, and maintenance services for such a system. The procurement was executed via a direct method without competition, as it was a below-threshold contract. The contract, valued at £93,477.00 excluding VAT, was awarded on 2nd July 2025 to Jobtrain Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Altrincham. The contract period is set from 11th January 2026 to 10th January 2029, with a possible one-year extension option. The award was preceded by a scheduled future signature milestone due by the end of 22nd September 2025.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in software-related services, as classified under CPV code 72260000. Companies within the SME sector, particularly those experienced in providing and maintaining tracking systems, would find it advantageous to engage in such contracts with central government bodies like the NHS Blood and Transplant. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and credibility, leading to further opportunities within the public sector. This specific award demonstrates the potential business benefits for SMEs participating in public tenders tailored to niche software services.

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Notice Title

Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

Provision of License, Support and Maintenance for Applicant Tracking System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059efe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058477-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,477 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Andy Tsang
Contact Email
chiwai.tsang@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

JOBTRAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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