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title: "Donor Base Resilience"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5faee301-5545-4c83-b04e-c82cf117bb7b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# Donor Base Resilience

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5faee301-5545-4c83-b04e-c82cf117bb7b

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation based in Bristol has concluded a procurement process titled "Donor Base Resilience," aimed at enhancing community engagement to boost blood stocks. This contract falls under the category of writing agency services and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the award valued at £189,492 and was published on 24 February 2026. The contract term spans from 19 January 2026 to 18 January 2027, with the services being delivered in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender emphasised suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing opportunities for businesses in the service sector to engage with public health initiatives.

This procurement has created a substantial opportunity for business growth by offering service providers, particularly SMEs, the chance to contribute to public health efforts. Suitable businesses possessing expertise in community engagement and communication can leverage their skills to help increase blood stocks through innovative strategies. The awarded contract to the supplier 'Identity' highlights the potential for organisations within the writing services and community engagement sector to secure similar contracts by demonstrating effective engagement strategies and a strong understanding of public health objectives. This setting provides a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio and align themselves with prestigious health initiatives led by the NHS Blood and Transplant organisation.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant's Community Engagement team has trialed street team activity as part of efforts to boost blood stocks, with limited success. To enhance reach, engagement and ultimately to positively impact stocks of specific blood types

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d01e2-65b4-4f61-837a-ae8cb61a7b11 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,492 |
| 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, BRISTOL |
| 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 | IDENTITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d01e2-65b4-4f61-837a-ae8cb61a7b11
- 12 Feb 2026 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fa1921-0d36-4d32-ac85-b60b180cbcff
- 2 Feb 2026 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45868e9c-2be8-4ee9-a608-b1dd9e268ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc2d01e2-65b4-4f61-837a-ae8cb61a7b11
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72fa1921-0d36-4d32-ac85-b60b180cbcff
  12th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45868e9c-2be8-4ee9-a608-b1dd9e268ae3
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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