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title: "Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdc964af-678b-419e-939c-c29dbec4afe5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc964af-678b-419e-939c-c29dbec4afe5

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## Summary

The procurement process by NHS Blood and Transplant for the "Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT" has reached the award stage as of 11th May 2026. This open procedure aimed at recruitment services falls under the CPV code 79600000 and had a tender period ending on 27th March 2026. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the procurement involves a contract valued at £46,000 for a term starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The buying organisation, located at 500 North Bristol Park, Filton, Bristol, selected the supplier GatenbySanderson Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), to fulfil the contract.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services, especially SMEs that focus on providing tailored solutions for public sector organisations. With a long contract duration and an emphasis on supporting lay members, companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement and public service recruitment processes stand to benefit. The open procedure further suggests an inclusive approach, encouraging a competitive environment for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Recruitment and Support of Lay Members for ODT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e79-f5cc-4ecf-9cd7-1304ea705697 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | GATENBYSANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e79-f5cc-4ecf-9cd7-1304ea705697

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37088e79-f5cc-4ecf-9cd7-1304ea705697
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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