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Applicant Tracking System

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, has recently completed the procurement process for an Applicant Tracking System. This process involved a direct procurement method below threshold, conducted without competition, and resulted in the award on 2nd July 2025 to Jobtrain Limited for the provision of software-related services. The contract, valued at £112,172.4 gross, includes the supply, support, and maintenance of the system, spanning a period from 11th January 2026 to 10th January 2029, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically software-related services, indicating the involvement in an area crucial for enhancing recruitment processes within the NHS framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those focusing on human resources and applicant management systems. SMEs, such as Jobtrain Limited, which was awarded this tender, are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts, leveraging their specialised expertise and agile service delivery models to provide tailored solutions. Such contracts not only expand the service portfolio of participating businesses but also foster long-term partnerships with government entities, opening avenues for future collaborations and contract renewals.

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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-059eff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058478-2025
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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