How to win: National Vascular Registry

About this contract

The National Vascular Registry (NVR) will be for NHS-funded vascular surgery and is expected to include several significant changes in scope compared to the existing specification (which runs to 31/12/2027 and is available on request using the registration link). The initial contract is anticipated to be for a period of 3 years, with an indicative a maximum total budget for England only (see below regarding devolved nations) as follows: up to £1,619,337 excluding VAT and £1,943,204.including VAT. Bids exceeding the maximum total budget will be rejected. It is currently expected that the extension value will be a 2 year pro rata of the core 3 year funding, estimated at £1,079,558 excluding VAT (England only). The figures stated here are based on the scope including England only. Other devolved nations could be included (particularly Wales) but details have not been finalised. The maximum contract value would be adjusted if additional areas are included. There is also potential to include aspirational intent measures (which will be defined in the service specification). All values stated may be subject to change and the final values will be given when the tender goes live.

How to win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1,619,337, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 6 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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