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title: "Technical Change Partner"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Technical Change Partner

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a31cfc9f-8604-4d5e-8115-92211a20879f

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant organisation, located in Bristol, is seeking a Technical Change Partner through a direct award under The ESPO Framework, Ref. no. 664_25. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The tender pertains to a selective procurement method, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender period ending on 7th October 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th February 2026 and conclude on 15th February 2027, with an award notice published on 25th February 2026. The total award value amounts to £3,900,000.

This award presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those offering consulting and software development. With a contract value of £3,900,000, the contract provides substantial work and potential growth for firms able to provide comprehensive technical change services to NHS Blood and Transplant. Although the procurement is described as a call-off from a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can find opportunities due to the suitability provisions included in the tender specifications. Businesses looking to expand their client base within the public health sector would find this contract particularly attractive.

## Notice

Provision of Technical Change Partner Additional information: Direct Award under The ESPO Framework, Ref. no. 664_25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a341a65-519d-4bbe-983d-2274871d2510 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,900,000 |
| 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 | 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 | REPLY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a341a65-519d-4bbe-983d-2274871d2510

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a341a65-519d-4bbe-983d-2274871d2510
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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