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Legal Services Digital Transformation

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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07 Apr 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Blood and Transplant, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, focused on the "Legal Services Digital Transformation" project. This initiative, intended for enhancing AI-native workspaces for in-house legal teams, falls under the industry category of IT software packages. The contract was awarded directly, bypassing competition as it was below the procurement threshold, and it has been active since 31st March 2026, with a completion date of 13th April 2027. This procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with the completion status marked as 'complete'.

This tender provides businesses an opportunity to explore the government digital transformation landscape, particularly those equipped to deliver IT software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like LegalFLY Ltd from London, which was successfully awarded the contract, are well-suited to engage with similar public sector digital transformation projects. The procurement process encourages firms that specialise in innovative IT solutions to position themselves for growth by responding to such specialised government needs.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Digital Transformation

Notice Description

AI-native workspace for in-house legal teams focusing on high-volume, repetitive tasks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031622-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 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
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
BS16 7FG
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
Emersons Green
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEGALFLY

Further Information

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