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Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System

NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 23:49.

Opportunity overview

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are seeking a provider for the provision of a Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System. The Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data Management Software System will be used for the recording, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of NHSBT data. NHSBT operations are based at a number of locations and the System software and its functionality must be compatible with NHSBT IT services. The SPC Data Management Software System must support data entry and reporting to allow both single datum and combined data analysis and review. The System must provide functionality to ensure data integrity and audit trail. The minimum system functionality will include the ability to build data sets by secure manual data entry to the system. NHSBT objective is to automate data handling wherever possible with system expected to have functionality to analyse datasets generated by data transfer to and from other NHSBT IT systems. The SPC Data Management Software System must be a substantially 'Off the Shelf' solution with user configuration to allow NHSBT data management. The Supplier and System will be validated against the specification criteria prior to the software being accepted for use by NHSBT.

Classification

  • CPV48463000 — Statistical software package
  • CPV48517000 — IT software package

Lots

  • Lot 1£300k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C353618
Status
active
Published risks
Any changes in regulatory requirements relating to software which may increase costs during the term of the contract.
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Expression Of Interest Deadline
29 Jul 2025, 12:00

Covered By

GPA

Procedure

Features
This Procurement is being run under a multi-stage Competitive Flexible procedure pursuant to section 20(2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023 to establish a single supplier contract. It is the intention of the Authority to follow a two-stage process under this procedure as follows. However, the Authority retains the right to amend the stages if required throughout the process. This includes amending the number of stages or re-running any stage of the process. Tender Stage 1 (Conditions of Participation Stage): • Publish tender notice to invite suppliers to participate • Receive requests to participate • Assess requests to participate and shortlist suppliers to Top 5 • Notify suppliers and invite successful suppliers to tender stage Tender Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage) • Issue ITT • Receive tenders • Assess tenders • Supplier Presentations (Optional & Unscored) Award Stage: • Notify suppliers and issue assessment summaries • Publish contract award notice and commence standstill • Award contract Further information can be found in the tender documents.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
31 Mar 2032, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
1 Dec 2025, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
30 days

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Jul 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
300,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
360,000

Options

Description
Possible two extensions in twelve monthly increments for a maximum contract duration of seven years

Renewal

Description
Possible two extensions in twelve monthly increments for a maximum contract duration of seven years

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Dec 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 Jan 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Dec 2032, 23:59

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
See tender documents
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
See tender documents

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
48463000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Statistical software package
Entry 2
Id
48517000
Scheme
CPV
Description
IT software package

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
037154-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
3 Jul 2025, 14:36

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
014682-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
11 Apr 2025, 14:41

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
2 May 2025, 23:59
Description
Prior to commencing a formal procurement process and to help inform our strategy/requirements, NHSBT would like to consult the market. It is our intention to invite those organisations who express an interest in this notice to a supplier engagement meeting to be held on 9th May 2025 (date subject to change). Please express your interest by no later than 5pm on 2nd May 2025 to rowena.thomas@nhsbt.nhs.uk. There is no guarantee that a formal procurement process will be launched as a result of this early market engagement exercise, nor that any contract(s) will be placed. No remuneration or compensation etc will be paid to organisations who take part in this early market engagement exercise. Suppliers should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDBY-6395-VWBP
Name
NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK12
Country
GB
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS16 7FG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
203 Longmead Rd, Avon

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDBY-6395-VWBP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Rowena Thomas
Telephone
07553520488

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK12 · BS16 7FG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK11 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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