--- title: "Clinical Audit Tool (CAT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2026-02-06" --- # Clinical Audit Tool (CAT) Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058b7f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010854-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | £271,435 | | Contracts value | £271,435 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor | | Westminster constituency | Bolton West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DOC WORKS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 11:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010854-2026 - 21 Nov 2025 at 11:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075981-2025 - 21 Aug 2025 at 09:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050408-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 15:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050297-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050273-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050255-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010854-2026 6th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075981-2025 21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050408-2025 21st August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050297-2025 20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050273-2025 20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050255-2025 20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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