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Internal Audit Service

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 May 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Internal Audit Service," managed by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, falls under the business services category, particularly law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 20th April 2026 to 19th April 2029, with a total value of £382,573.12. The tender, located in the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code LN2 5QY, was in the award stage as of 13th May 2026, following its completion. Key dates include the tender period end on 14th November 2025 and the award notice publication on 18th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those with expertise in internal auditing and consultancy services, aligning with business service sectors. While primarily suitable for SME businesses, given the focus on consulting and advisory, it is an advantageous opportunity for those capable of delivering statutory audits and advisory consultancy services. Large-scale businesses like BDO LLP, the awarded supplier, demonstrate the scale and capability necessary to secure such contracts. The structured procurement process through a framework agreement facilitates access for qualified businesses ready to engage in competitive, value-driven practices.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-423e763a-d78e-411a-a9a0-611a15844adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c698e7-ad1d-4292-a4f5-3f7f87a87968
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£382,573 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£382,573 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 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
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1FS
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
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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