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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Aurevia- External Quality Assessment Schemes

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buying organisation, working alongside the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The tender, titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Aurevia- External Quality Assessment Schemes," is classified under system quality assurance assessment and review services for the healthcare industry within Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded on 31st December 2025, and it covers the period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, focusing on services classified under CPV code 72225000.

This contracting process presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in quality assurance and review services, specifically those knowledgeable in system assessments. Aurevia, identified as the supplier, exemplifies a business well-suited to compete in such tenders, being a small to medium-sized enterprise with social enterprise involvement. Companies with expertise in providing systematic quality assurance assessments could experience growth by delivering solutions that enhance service quality within NHS foundations, aligning with their strategic objectives and gaining substantial exposure in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - Aurevia- External Quality Assessment Schemes

Notice Description

This service relates to the external quality assessment schemes by Aurevia

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028133-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,485 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUREVIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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