---
title: "Candidate Sifting Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e784"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2025-11-24"
---

# Candidate Sifting Tool

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e784

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Candidate Sifting Tool" has been completed by NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority based at 500 North Bristol Park, Bristol, United Kingdom. The contract involves the provision, licence, and maintenance of a candidate sifting tool, categorised under IT services including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method used was "limited competition," which is below the threshold, and the contract award was dated 8th September 2025. The contract period commences on 24th November 2025 and runs until 20th November 2028, with options for renewal extending up to 2030. A total of four bids were received, all from SMEs, and the awarded contract value is £93,000 (gross amount £111,600).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in software development and support solutions, providing pathways to expand their client base within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative sifting and HR technology solutions would be particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity. Companies like Arctic Shores Limited, headquartered in Manchester and the successful bidder, showcase how specialised SMEs can effectively compete and secure valuable government contracts, facilitating business growth and furthering their reputation within the industry.

## Notice

Provision of Candidate Sifting Tool, including license, support and maintenance services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076520-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £93,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | ARCTIC SHORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 14:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076520-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076520-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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