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title: "IBM Automation Platform License"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-210da278-f04a-4c8f-a9cc-d8952766d485"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# IBM Automation Platform License

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-210da278-f04a-4c8f-a9cc-d8952766d485

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## Summary

In this procurement process, NHS Blood and Transplant, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, is the contracting authority responsible for awarding the contract for the provision of an "IBM Automation Platform License". The contract pertains to the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000) and involves the supply of licences for IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Operational Decision Manager. The procurement method employed was "selective", specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 17th December 2025, and the award was made on 18th December 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 9th January 2026 and conclude on 8th January 2028. This process falls under the "services" category and occurred entirely within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as NHS Blood and Transplant particularly considered the suitability of SMEs for this procurement. The selected supplier for this contract was Responsiv Solutions Ltd., demonstrating an opportunity for businesses that specialise in software licenses and automation technologies to gain a foothold in the public sector. SMEs with expertise in providing comprehensive software solutions and managing large-scale software implementations would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The opportunity underscores the value of being part of relevant framework agreements, which can streamline the procurement process for suppliers in the field of IT services.

## Notice

Provision of license for IBM Business Automation Workflow and IBM Operational Decision Manager

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4129cd8-770e-4d13-a646-ff931c3b0c8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £442,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £442,936 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESPONSIV SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4129cd8-770e-4d13-a646-ff931c3b0c8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4129cd8-770e-4d13-a646-ff931c3b0c8b
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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