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NHSE DSPT/CAF - Independent Audit

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Feb 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in Leeds, has awarded a contract for statutory audit services under the title "NHSE DSPT/CAF - Independent Audit". The procurement falls within the services category and is critical for NHS England to fulfil a mandatory DSP Toolkit assessment requirement, as stipulated by the Department of Health and Social Care. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 24th November 2025, with the contract running from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2028. The process has reached the award stage, with the notice published on 24th February 2026. KPMG LLP* has been identified as the successful supplier, tasked to complete the audit valued at £52,800.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those that are categorised as SMEs. It provides a pathway for an independent audit provider to engage with NHS England, an influential public sector organisation. The contract, requiring strict adherence to policy requirements and delivering quality audit solutions, offers a substantial platform for auditors to expand their portfolio within the UK. Businesses that are equipped with expertise in statutory audit services and have experience with healthcare-related audits, can considerably benefit by showcasing their competence in delivering high-standard assessments. This collaboration also serves as an advantage for enterprises looking to establish lasting relationships with prominent healthcare entities.

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Notice Title

NHSE DSPT/CAF - Independent Audit

Notice Description

The contract is for an independent audit provider to carry out a mandatory assessment needed as part of the DSP Toolkit annual return for NHS England. NHS England must arrange for a mandatory external and independent audit of its Toolkit evidence as part of the annual submission. Internal audit teams are not permitted to complete the audit. This is an NHS contractual and DHSC policy requirement. NHSE cannot achieve a satisfactory 'Standard Met' status without the completion of this independent audit within the obligatory deadlines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c8e6262-129f-4c15-90ef-da6e2965d6e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2b4a0f-8506-4a12-9049-551c0286dbf3
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 1-2 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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