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08 Jul 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Improved Relationship Intelligence SaaS solution" was overseen by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This award stage process, completed on 8th July 2026, revolved around acquiring a cloud-based strengths assessment and development platform intended to enhance employee engagement, leadership development, and workforce initiatives. The procurement, carried out via a direct method below the competition threshold, was awarded to Personal Strengths Publishing Ltd, a large supplier situated in Watford. The contract, actively commenced on 29th June 2026 and runs until 28th June 2028, with a gross value amounting to GBP 65,700.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in SaaS solutions, particularly those focusing on human resources services like staff development and training software. Companies with expertise in delivering sophisticated analysis through digital platforms would find the contract scope aligns with their capabilities, especially if they offer extensive software licensing, user access, and support services. Such a project encourages participation from experienced suppliers who can provide comprehensive IT solutions tailored to meet public sector needs and improve organisational performance through technology.

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Notice Title

Improved Relationship Intelligence SaaS solution

Notice Description

Cloud-based strengths assessment and development platform that enables organisations to identify and understand the inherent strengths of employees. The solution provides individual and team insights through strengths profiling, supporting leadership development, team effectiveness, employee engagement, talent management, and workforce development initiatives. The service includes software licensing, user access, reporting functionality, and associated support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c6b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PERSONAL STRENGTHS PUBLISHING

Further Information

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