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title: "Electronic Rostering (Blood donation)"
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# Electronic Rostering (Blood donation)

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83ac5b67-804f-4549-a2a9-0fbd7a42bf2c

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the purchase of an electronic rostering solution for blood donation, managed by NHS Blood And Transplant, located in Watford, England. The project, valued at £166,000, falls under the services category, specifically software package and information systems. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 15 November 2017, with the contract commencing on 1 December 2017 and concluding on 30 November 2019. The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Professional Data Management Services Ltd on 16 November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in software solutions and information systems, particularly those with expertise in rostering and scheduling technologies. Given the emphasis on modernising managerial processes within the NHS, companies that offer innovative and reliable software products can thrive in this segment. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing tailored solutions to government or healthcare sectors would be especially well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

The current rostering process in Blood Donation has not kept pace with the technical advances available and used widely across the wider NHS. As a result of this, staff use spreadsheet to manage their rostering processes, which is open to error, inconsistency and a lack of accountability. The delivery of a solution to the current manual process to bring in line with current NHSBT 2020 Strategy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d01e34-63e9-4b07-956b-a23aeaa2c496 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £166,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD24 4QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Tudor |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROFESSIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2018 at 07:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d01e34-63e9-4b07-956b-a23aeaa2c496

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d01e34-63e9-4b07-956b-a23aeaa2c496
  30th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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