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title: "Planning and Control System (SO99) Maintenance and Support Services"
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# Planning and Control System (SO99) Maintenance and Support Services

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f185c84-7026-489e-b0c9-0f3ecaefd2a2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Planning and Control System (SO99) Maintenance and Support Services" contract was led by Blood Services South West. This tender, classified under the industry category of information systems or technology planning services (CPV code 72222200), is situated in Bristol, England. The contract was awarded to Softcat PLC, with a value of £418,112, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023, and the initial tender period concluded on August 28, 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT services and support sector, particularly those with expertise in systems maintenance and development. Companies that specialise in technical support for public sector technology systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, fostering opportunities for growth in the public procurement landscape. With a substantial awarded value, suppliers who can demonstrate reliability and specific experience in NHS system support will find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

***Awarded contract*** for technical and development support of NHSBT Planning and Control System (PCS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a45f03-c77b-43bf-8577-2bd673486fca |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £418,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £418,112 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a45f03-c77b-43bf-8577-2bd673486fca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a45f03-c77b-43bf-8577-2bd673486fca
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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