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Human Tissue Authority License

BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Oct 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recently completed the procurement process for a Human Tissue Authority Licence, aimed at facilitating the procurement, testing, processing, and distribution of tissues and cells for human application. The procurement falls under the category of goods and is located at Bradford Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom. The tender was conducted through a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold classification, without competition, and the associated contract was awarded to the Human Tissue Authority. The contract, starting on the 1st of April 2025 and ending on the 31st of March 2027, was signed on the 21st of March 2025 and is valued at £24,300 GBP. The status of the procurement process is complete, reflecting both the ‘award’ and ‘contract’ phases.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of license management software packages and related services, as identified by the CPV code 48218000. Companies specialising in healthcare regulatory compliance and those experienced in handling sensitive biological materials would find this contract particularly relevant. As the award was made without competition through a direct procurement process, businesses with established relationships with public health institutions or those seeking to develop such connections could experience significant opportunities for growth by effectively positioning themselves in similar future procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Human Tissue Authority License

Notice Description

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licenses and inspects establishments that undertake the procurement, testing, processing, storage, distribution, import or export of tissues and cells for human application. The licence is issued annually and the Research department wish to renew their licence for the next two years, 2025 to 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d35f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068185-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Alistair Stewart
Contact Email
alistair.stewart2@bthft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD9 6RJ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Toller
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN TISSUE AUTHORITY

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