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PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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08 May 2026 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the award of a contract for external audit services titled "PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26." The buyer is West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, UK. This contract falls under the statutory audit services category, with contract activities taking place in the East of England. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set between 14th January 2026 and 13th January 2028, with the award being made to Bishop Fleming LLP on 14th January 2026. The total contract value is £619,710.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large firms specialising in statutory audit services to expand their portfolios and engage with the healthcare sector through a prestigious client such as the NHS. Companies with established expertise in statutory audits and capability to operate within a framework agreement are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. This can facilitate business growth by enhancing the firm's credibility and providing access to further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26

Notice Description

PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26 Awarded under EOECPH 2024/S 000-002425 Lot 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dad358b-3f9d-4a02-a5b5-696704a23553
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cde7be-95b2-492f-97dd-8f4ab20f7b54
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£619,710 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£619,710 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20268 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2028 1-2 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
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bishop Fleming LLP

Further Information

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