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title: "National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP)- RUH (26/27)"
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# National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcomes Programme (NCAPOP)- RUH (26/27)

Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7e9

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072302-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHCARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PARTNERSHIP (HQIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072302-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072302-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hqip.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

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