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30 Jul 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP) - RUH (26/27)" was conducted by the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, classified as a public authority under central government. This tender falls under the services category, specifically statutory audit services, and is located in Bath, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, employed below the threshold without competition, and the process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract period from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2027. The contract was signed on 21st July 2026 with a gross value of GBP 12,000. The supplier awarded the contract is the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP), a large-scale organisation based in London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare services and audit industries, particularly those capable of offering innovative and efficient audit solutions to public sector clients. While the procurement method used for this contract was direct, businesses that specialise in statutory audit services could still benefit from understanding similar procurement opportunities and establishing relationships with public authorities. Engaging with such tenders can enhance market presence and credibility for firms able to deliver high standards of audit and consultation services. Organisations aiming to target public sector contracts in similar domains would be well-advised to tailor offerings that align with national healthcare audit requirements, giving them a competitive advantage in future procurements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP)- RUH (26/27)

Notice Description

National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP) - mandatory by the NHSE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072302-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 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
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (HQIP

Further Information

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