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DBTH - External Audit

DONCASTER & BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS

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24 Dec 2025 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, under the contract titled "DBTH - External Audit," falls within the auditing services industry and addresses external auditing requirements. This tender was managed using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold. Located at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom, the contract is valued at £603,000. The tender stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The award was formalised on 8th January 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for service providers experienced in auditing services. Although the tender has been awarded, the substantial contract value and the recurring nature of such requirements emphasize the potential for growth within the auditing sector. Companies familiar with public sector contracts, particularly those located or operating within the UK, and equipped to handle large-scale audit services would have been well-suited to compete in this process through a selective, restricted procedure approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBTH - External Audit

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to secure the services of a suitably qualified Service Provider with experience of External Services contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36ec2320-5463-46b4-b8d2-6b5db8ecea55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83edf839-dd32-4367-8f1b-ec16cb221340
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£603,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£603,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DONCASTER & BASSETLAW TEACHING HOSPITALS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN2 5LT
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Wheatley Hills & Intake
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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