Planning

CRM Platform (Donor and Session Programme)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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Planning

20 Mar 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant is progressing with the Donor and Session Platform (DASP) Programme, aimed at transforming donor engagement and session delivery. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, as NHSBT plans to procure a CRM Platform and associated services, including a Technology Implementation Partner and a Business Change Partner. The organisation has scheduled market engagement activities to inform the next phase of its commercial strategy. An online broadcast session is planned for 31st March 2026, followed by engagement on 13th April 2026. Located in Bristol, NHSBT will use these sessions for supplier feedback ahead of a possible procurement launch. Key sectors involved include IT services, project management consultancy, and customer relationship management software, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on CRM software development, consultancy services, and IT solutions to partner with a major public authority. With an estimated value of £3.2 million to £4 million, the process offers potential growth avenues for organisations capable of delivering cutting-edge digital solutions. Companies eligible to participate include small and medium-sized enterprises, with the CRM platform procurement set up as a framework agreement, enhancing opportunities for diverse engagement. The phased engagement indicates openness to varied expertise, particularly organisations engaged in software implementation and transformative business change. This could lead to long-term partnerships extending up to 2034 for successful bidders, creating a sustained revenue stream and positioning businesses alongside NHSBT in its strategic digital transformation efforts.

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Notice Title

CRM Platform (Donor and Session Programme)

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant is progressing with the Donor and Session Platform (DASP) Programme, a transformative digital programme that aims to modernise donor engagement and session delivery. To deliver DASP effectively, NHSBT intend to procure: Three strategic delivery partners to work alongside NHSBT teams. A CRM platform and software components. Procurement will be phased and NHSBT are now starting engagement with suppliers who can meet requirements for a CRM Platform for the Donor and Session Programme.

Planning Information

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) will be holding a series of market engagement activities to inform the next phase of the Donor and Session Programme (DASP) commercial strategy. This includes preparation for the procurement of the CRM Framework, and associated procurements for a Technology Implementation Partner and a Business Change Partner. An online broadcast session will take place on 31st March 2026 at 14:00, followed by an opportunity for suppliers to submit feedback and questions ahead of a further session on 13th April 2026. Suppliers are asked to register on Atamis (https://atamis 1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome) and search for Project Reference C432298. All information and any documentation released during this engagement will be made available via the Atamis portal. The session on 13th April 2026 will be delivered in partnership with TechUK as a hybrid (online and in person) event. Further details, including booking information, can be found here: NHSBT DASP procurement: pre-market engagement roundtable on technology and business change. Attendance at one or both sessions is not mandatory. All materials shared during the sessions will be published on Atamis under Project Reference C432298 following each event, and will also be included in the subsequent ITT pack. Participation in this early market engagement does not constitute a commitment by NHSBT to launch a procurement process or to award any contract(s). No remuneration, expenses, or other compensation will be paid to organisations taking part. Suppliers should only participate on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066fef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025589-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

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

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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