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title: "Delivery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19d970b9-f84b-469f-9019-c7abbf689f6c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Delivery Partner

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19d970b9-f84b-469f-9019-c7abbf689f6c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood and Transplant seeking a Delivery Partner for a total contract value of £8,000,000. The procurement falls under the category of Computer-related services and is classified as a selective tender, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 29 March 2018 and is set to conclude on 28 March 2020. The tender was officially awarded on 22 February 2018, with the award notice published on 8 May 2018, indicating that the process is complete.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in agile project delivery and IT services. Companies with expertise in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology and a track record of similar projects would be highly competitive. This is especially relevant for organisations looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracting, especially firms that can effectively collaborate and implement advanced delivery models.

## Notice

NHSBT need to adopt smarter delivery models to ensure the delivery if the greatest business benefits as early as possible, whilst allowing the business to prioritise incrementally. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is being followed and we are looking for an experienced delivery partner for two major business programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a970e2-1f6a-442a-b976-6901ff60ac7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD24 4QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Tudor |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REPLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a970e2-1f6a-442a-b976-6901ff60ac7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66a970e2-1f6a-442a-b976-6901ff60ac7e
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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