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title: "DonorPath and TissuePath Development Services, Support & Maintenance"
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# DonorPath and TissuePath Development Services, Support & Maintenance

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d40e1a0-8c12-42b8-995f-60a54df7c3a0

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## Summary

The contracting process pertains to the development, support, and maintenance services for DonorPath and TissuePath, undertaken by Blood Services South West. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000). The contract was awarded with a total value of £2 million and commenced on 11 January 2021, concluding on 10 January 2023. The procurement method used was selective, with this being a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 9 October 2020.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and maintenance. Companies with capabilities in developing technical solutions or offering support services within healthcare systems would find this award particularly relevant. The successful supplier for this project was Softcat PLC, indicating that larger firms are currently engaged in healthcare IT procurement, paving the way for similar enterprises to explore future opportunities within this industry.

## Notice

***Awarded contract*** DonorPath and TissuePath Development Services, Support & Maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa65738b-ce51-40e2-a9aa-264e0da79b7d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa65738b-ce51-40e2-a9aa-264e0da79b7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa65738b-ce51-40e2-a9aa-264e0da79b7d
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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