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title: "Clinical Database Management System"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
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# Clinical Database Management System

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2da38e81-b61d-4fcf-9a7a-60fba2172676

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by NHS Blood and Transplant involves awarding a contract for the provision of support and maintenance services for its Clinical Database Management System. This tender falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the buyer organisation is seeking specialised services to ensure the continued operation and efficacy of its clinical trials and data management systems. The contracting process has reached the Award stage with Akhter Computers Limited as the selected supplier, with the contract period set from 24th October 2025 to 23rd October 2028, valued at £131,084.67.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to contribute to a vital healthcare system. It is particularly suited for organisations with experience in clinical database management and support services, although suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is not specified. Large IT services companies may find this opportunity favourable, allowing them to enhance their portfolio by delivering high-quality, continuous support to an essential healthcare infrastructure. Interested entities would benefit from exploring partnership or sub-contracting avenues with Akhter Computers Limited to leverage their expertise and expand business prospects in the healthcare domain.

## Notice

Provision of support and maintenance services for NHS Blood and Transplant's existing Clinical Database Management System, including ongoing system support, monitoring, and operational assistance to ensure continued delivery of clinical trials and associated data management services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c8a524-5786-42da-8f54-5f02bdb4762f |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £131,084 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,084 |
| 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 | FILTON, 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 | AKHTER COMPUTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c8a524-5786-42da-8f54-5f02bdb4762f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c8a524-5786-42da-8f54-5f02bdb4762f
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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