Planning

Technical Implementation Partner & Business Change Partner for Donor and Session Programme (DASP)

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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11 Jun 2026 at 07:16

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, is initiating a strategic digital transformation for its Donor and Session Programme (DASP). This programme aims to modernise donor engagement, appointment scheduling, session management, and related operational capabilities for blood, platelets, and plasma. NHSBT is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process and has invited preliminary market engagement to aid the appointment of a Technical Implementation Partner (TIP) and a Business Change Partner (BCP). NHSBT will conduct preliminary activities such as solution design and operational readiness assessment. This initial engagement stage will conclude by 31 July 2026, with further procurement details to follow, ensuring robust business strategy alignment for the proposed services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, project management, and consultancy to support NHSBT's digital transformation efforts. Enterprises, particularly SMEs, with expertise in technical implementation or business change management, can find growth potential by participating in this procurement process. Businesses able to provide services such as solution design, data migration, and technical support, or skilled in change management and operational transformation, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging early in the market consultation stage allows companies to understand NHSBT's requirements better and align their capabilities to meet the strategic goals effectively, contributing positively to future tender submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Implementation Partner & Business Change Partner for Donor and Session Programme (DASP)

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is progressing the Donor and Session Programme (DASP), a strategic digital transformation programme to modernise donor engagement, appointment booking, session management and related donor-facing and operational capabilities across blood, platelets and plasma. To deliver DASP effectively, NHSBT has already undertaken, or is currently undertaking, separate procurement activity for key programme partners and the CRM Platform/Donor Platform. NHSBT is now commencing preliminary market engagement for the next phase of delivery, relating to the proposed appointment of a Technical Implementation Partner (TIP) and a Business Change Partner (BCP). The Technical Implementation Partner is expected to support the technical implementation of the selected CRM Platform/Donor Platform and associated digital ecosystem. This may include activities such as solution design, configuration, integration, data migration, testing, deployment, transition, implementation governance, technical assurance and operational readiness. The Business Change Partner is expected to support the business change, adoption and operational transformation required to enable successful implementation of DASP. This may include activities such as stakeholder engagement, change impact assessment, operating model design, communications, training, adoption planning, business readiness, benefits realisation and transition to business-as-usual. At this stage, NHSBT's current intention is to run one procurement exercise covering both the TIP and BCP requirements. This may include separate lots, workstreams or other procurement structure within a single procurement process. However, this position is subject to market engagement and may change before publication of any Invitation to Tender. NHSBT may decide to procure the TIP and BCP requirements together, separately, by lots, or using another structure where this is considered appropriate and in the best interests of the programme. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement is to help NHSBT understand market capability, delivery models, supplier interest, commercial considerations, lotting and procurement structure options, potential risks and dependencies, and how best to shape a future procurement process. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement and will not confer any advantage in any future competition. Further details of any procurement process, including procedure, lotting, scope, evaluation methodology, timetable and contract structure, will be confirmed in any future tender notice and associated tender documents.

Planning Information

NHSBT will be undertaking a series of preliminary market engagement activities to inform the next phase of the DASP commercial strategy. This includes engagement to support preparation for the proposed procurement of the TIP and BCP requirements. Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement should register on Atamis at https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and search for Project Reference C452770. All information, communications and any documentation released as part of this engagement will be made available through the Atamis portal. NHSBT is planning to hold a supplier engagement session in partnership with techUK as a hybrid event, with attendance available online and in person. Further details, including booking information, will be made available via Atamis and techUK in due course. Materials shared during the engagement session will be made available on Atamis under Project Reference C452770 following the event. The purpose of this engagement is to help NHSBT understand market capability, delivery models, potential procurement and lotting structures, commercial approaches, risks, dependencies and other matters relevant to the proposed TIP and BCP requirements. NHSBT may use feedback received during this engagement to inform the future commercial strategy and any subsequent procurement documents. Participation in this preliminary market engagement does not constitute a commitment by NHSBT to launch a procurement process, issue an Invitation to Tender, or award any contract. Participation is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement and will not confer any advantage in any future competition. No remuneration, expenses or other compensation will be paid to organisations taking part in this preliminary market engagement. Suppliers should only participate on the basis that they understand and accept this position.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b25f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054976-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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