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08 Jul 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a simulation training facility for organ and tissue donation has been completed by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority with offices in Bristol, UK. The contract was awarded to Barts Health NHS Trust, located at the Royal London Hospital Simulation Centre in London. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, specifically focusing on medical education, within the geographical area of London. The process utilised a limited procurement method for a contract valued at £59,264, excluding VAT, and covers a period from 23rd April 2026 to 31st December 2028. The current status of this stage is marked as complete and active with contract details published on 8th July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education and simulation training environments. Companies with experience in providing innovative educational services for healthcare institutions are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Participation in such government tenders can support business growth, expand market presence, and foster collaborations with reputable national health organisations like NHS Blood and Transplant and Barts Health NHS Trust. The procurement process, which involved a limited competition, signifies a favourable environment for specialised providers looking to establish a foothold in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Simulation training facility for organ and tissue donation.

Notice Description

Simulation training facility for organ and tissue donation. Geographical area covered: London

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064164-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,264 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
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

BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

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