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title: "SAS Licences and Support"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# SAS Licences and Support

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-498c24e3-53ff-493f-a4ca-60d6d43fd334

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant has completed a procurement process for "SAS Licences and Support" within the software-related services industry category in Bristol, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process closed on 18th July 2025, with the award being made on 22nd August 2025. The contract will commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st August 2027. This procurement, valued at £106,584, not only facilitates the provision of necessary software licences but also aligns with ongoing service commitments within the UK healthcare system.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the software services sector to grow, particularly those experienced in providing specialised software licensing and support. While the tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it remains beneficial for larger organisations looking to expand their portfolio within the public health sector. The buyer, NHS Blood and Transplant, ensures a reputable partnership, bolstering future business opportunities and networks. Companies with a strong background in software services and framework agreement experience would have been ideally positioned to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Provision of SAS Licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33098785-51f3-4a01-890b-5b80274a8cc1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,584 |
| 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 | 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 | DEMARQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33098785-51f3-4a01-890b-5b80274a8cc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33098785-51f3-4a01-890b-5b80274a8cc1
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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