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Internal Audit Service

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for an Internal Audit Service to BDO LLP, under the Business Services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement process, which concluded on 14th May 2026, was managed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the audit service is scheduled to commence on 20th April 2026 and will run until 19th April 2029, with a potential for two 12-month extensions. The tender process, conducted with a minimum value of £384,750 and a total contract value of £660,808.13, was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business consultancy, specifically those with expertise in statutory audit and multi-specialty services. While BDO LLP was successful in securing the contract, SMEs with similar capabilities and a robust track record in consultancy services could find openings in future tender opportunities set by the NHS. Companies poised to deliver high-quality audit services and compliance consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements and contribute to the public health sector's operational efficiency.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

Internal Audit Service Via EOECPH Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Services and Advisory Consultancy Services 2 x 12 month extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65df1b17-426a-4cb2-9bf4-fcea1ecb64c3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,808 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£660,808 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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