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External Quality Assurance Scheme Registration

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recently completed the procurement process for an "External Quality Assurance Scheme Registration" under the healthcare industry category, with Cardiff & Vale ULHB recognised as the supplier. This procurement sought services related to system quality assurance assessment and review. The contract was executed without competition, reflecting a direct procurement method, aiming for efficiency below a financial threshold. The contract commenced on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2026. Located in Leeds, the procurement aligns with UK central government mandates and contributes to significant public sector objectives.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in quality assurance services within healthcare to explore collaborations with public authorities like NHS trusts. Service-oriented companies, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive assessment and review functionalities, might find growth potential through contracts like these. The procurement method suggests that businesses able to offer competitive and detailed services efficiently could benefit from similar direct engagements. As the healthcare industry continually evolves, maintaining robust assurance frameworks offers substantial value to buying organisations dedicated to enhancing service quality and operational reliability.

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Notice Title

External Quality Assurance Scheme Registration

Notice Description

External Quality Assurance Scheme Registration (including samples) - see STA 226

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06790e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029631-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£99,167 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3EX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF & VALE ULHB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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