Contract Variation - National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcome Programme (NCAPOP)

This document outlines a public procurement process commissioned by NHS England for a contract variation under the National Clinical Audit and Patient Outcome Programme (NCAPOP). The tender, classified under health services (CPV: 85100000), is to fund additional deliverables for MBRRACE-UK's Perinatal Event Notification maintenance. NHS England, situated in London, is the contracting authority, and the procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract awarded on 3rd October 2025.

This contract spans from 3rd October 2025 to 1st August 2026. The total contract value is £60,373,805, while the specific contract variation value amounts to £20,000. The procurement was completed using an 'Other' procurement method, indicating a potential non-standard process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for organisations involved in health services, particularly those engaged in auditing and healthcare improvement projects. The contract has been awarded to the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP), an organisation classified as an SME, reflecting a potential preference for smaller enterprises with specialised expertise in improving healthcare quality. While the contract suitable for SMEs and VCSEs has been marked as false, businesses with demonstrated experience in healthcare quality initiatives might find opportunities in future projects of similar nature, expanding their capabilities to engage in large-scale public health projects.