CLI-OJEU-51794 Provision of Donor Cards to Welsh Blood Service

The Welsh Blood Service (a division of Velindre University NHS Trust) is commissioned by Welsh Government to provide blood components to hospitals across Wales. This includes the collection of whole blood from community based teams throughout Wales, from a mixture of community based venues and blood-mobile clinics. These clinics are held in the heart of small communities, co-ordinated from commercial company venues or set up in popular retail park areas. In addition, the WBS provides donors with the opportunity to donate platelets via automated apheresis technology from its clinic at Talbot Green. In recognition of their support and contribution to saving lives in Wales, whole blood and platelet donors receive Blood Donor Cards at specifi milestones in their donation careers: - 1 – 4 Donations Blue & Red Card - 5 – 9 Donations Orange & Red Card - 10 – 24 Donations Bronze & Red Card - 25 – 49 Donations Silver & Red Card - 50 – 74 Donations Gold & Red Card - 75 – 99 Donations Gold Card - 100+ Donations Platinum Card The current demand for whole blood and platelet cards is c25,500 cards per annnum and for Antibody cards c250 per annum. This figure is not guaranteed and may be subject to increase or decrease. Key fob cards were introduced in the last contract due to their popularity and is required in this new contract. The requirement is for a suitably qualified contractor to manage the supply, production and distribution of the Welsh Blood Service Donor Card. This includes all supporting literature and packaging of cards and distributing either directly to Donors or to addresses specified by the WBS. Branding & design of cards is out of scope of this contract. Further information and full specification can be found within the ITT document located at www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk