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Candidate Sifting Tool

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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24 Nov 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Candidate Sifting Tool" has been completed by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract involves the provision, licence, and maintenance of a candidate sifting tool, categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used was "limited competition," which is below the threshold, and the contract award was dated 8th September 2025. The contract period commences on 24th November 2025 and runs until 20th November 2028, with options for renewal extending up to 2030. A total of four bids were received, all from SMEs, and the awarded contract value is £93,000 (gross amount £111,600).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and support solutions, providing pathways to expand their client base within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative sifting and HR technology solutions would be particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity. Companies like Arctic Shores Limited, headquartered in Manchester and the successful bidder, showcase how specialised SMEs can effectively compete and secure valuable government contracts, facilitating business growth and furthering their reputation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Candidate Sifting Tool

Notice Description

Provision of Candidate Sifting Tool, including license, support and maintenance services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076520-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2028 2-3 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

ARCTIC SHORES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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