Scope
Reference
C402143
Description
NHS Blood and Transplant is progressing with the Donor and Session Platform (DASP) Programme, a transformative digital programme that aims to modernise donor engagement and session delivery.
To deliver DASP effectively, NHSBT intend to procure:
Three strategic delivery partners to work alongside NHSBT teams.
A CRM platform and software components.
Procurement will be phased, starting with the Digital Transformation Delivery Partner (DTDP).
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2029
- Possible extension to 15 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
May be extended in part or in full up to one year
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
May be extended in part or in full up to one year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Included within tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Included within tender documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 December 2025
Enquiry deadline
9 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Draft documentation available for review on Atamis, project reference C402143.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
Within 30 days of invoice
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Authority intends to follow a two-stage process but reserves the right to amend stages or re-run any stage if required.
Indicative Stages
Stage 1
Publish tender notice and documents
Receive tenders
Assess tenders and shortlist for Stage 2
Notify shortlisted suppliers
Stage 2
Supplier presentations
Assessment of presentations
Award Stage
Notify suppliers and issue assessment summaries
Publish contract award notice and commence standstill
Award contract
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
NHS Blood and Transplant
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBY-6395-VWBP
500 North Bristol Park
Bristol
BS34 7QH
United Kingdom
Email: dasp@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government