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Clinical Audit Tool (CAT)

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Award

06 Feb 2026 at 11:27

Award

21 Nov 2025 at 11:59

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21 Aug 2025 at 09:02

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20 Aug 2025 at 15:07

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20 Aug 2025 at 14:43

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, located in Bolton, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for a Clinical Audit Tool (CAT). The procurement was executed through an open procedure and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement process transitioned from tender to award, with final contracts being signed on the 12th of January 2026. The contract period is set to run from January 2026 to January 2030, with options for two 12-month extensions, potentially extending to January 2032. The procurement stage focused on delivering goods under a public authority - central government oversight, with the project covered by the GPA legal framework.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, especially those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With the contract valued at approximately £325,722 GBP, businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions are well-suited for such opportunities. Furthermore, the open procedure and clear award criteria, dividing focus on quality and cost, offer a transparent and competitive platform for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Engaging in contracts of this nature not only enhances business credibility but also fosters growth through long-term public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Clinical Audit Tool (CAT)

Notice Description

Provision of a clinical audit tool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Implementation period up to 12 months. Initial contract term 3 years. Two 12 month extension periods are available. Total maximum contract length 6 years including implementation period and all available extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£271,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£271,435 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOC WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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