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13 Jul 2026 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, has recently reached the contract award and completion stages for the project titled "Stirling - National Deceased Donation Simulation". This service procurement, focused on simulation training for organ and tissue donation, took place in Scotland and was delivered by the supplier Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors. Conducted as a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold status, the contract was active from 6th April 2026 and is set to run until 31st December 2028. The awarding decision was made active on 13th July 2026, marking the transition of status to a completed contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and medical training services. Companies with expertise in developing medical simulation environments, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for organ and tissue donation scenarios, would find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Large enterprises capable of meeting the unique needs of healthcare training simulations, such as those with experience in medical education, are ideally suited to engage with similar future procurement opportunities and leverage such contracts to bolster their growth and footprint in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Stirling - National Deceased Donation Simulation

Notice Description

Simulation training - organ and tissue donation. Deceased Donation Simulation Rooms - Geographical location - Scotland

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065683-2026
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

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
£20,899 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 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
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

SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SIMULATION AND CLINICAL HUMAN FACTORS

Further Information

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