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title: "Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a75"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2024-09-12"
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# Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a75

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Hematos Licencing, Development, Support and Maintenance." This tender, classified under the industry category of software support services (CPV code: 72261000), primarily seeks services to maintain and support the NHSBT's current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The buying organisation is located in Bristol and the tender will follow an Open procedure starting in November 2024. Potential suppliers are urged to express interest by 27th September, with the procurement process expected to have a contract period of 1800 days and a value of £5,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software support services, especially those with experience in healthcare information systems. By engaging with this procurement, businesses can build a long-term relationship with NHSBT, a public body governed by public law, which could lead to further contracts and credibility in the marketplace. The tender is particularly suited for firms that can deliver high-quality technical support, demonstrate strong social value, and offer competitive pricing, as these are key award criteria outlined by the NHSBT.

## Notice

NHSBT are seeking a single supplier to provide licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.

The purpose of this notice is to:
* Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.
* Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.

Please express your interest by the 27th of September and direct any questions to john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSBT are looking to run an Open procedure, starting in November 24, to establish a contract with a single supplier to provide licencing, development, support and maintenance of their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.

The purpose of this notice is to:
* Alert potential suppliers that NHSBT intends to award a contract for the supply of licencing, development, support and maintenance of current their current Hematos Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution.
* Develop NHSBTs understanding of the capabilities, dependencies and competitiveness of the marketplace and the ability of industry to provide the required level of support.

Please express your interest by the 27th of September and direct any questions to john.lambert@nhsbt.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029289-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 15:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029289-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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