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External Audit Services

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "External Audit Services" was orchestrated by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, classified under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, covers the South Tees and North Tees regions for a period of 48 months. The tender was executed through a mini-competition using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6188, specifically Lot 2 of the Audit and Assurance Services Framework (A&AS). The contract, valued at approximately £1,364,620.38 GBP, has been awarded as of 18 November 2025 and extends from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. The delivery addresses span multiple locations including the United Kingdom and several international territories.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale auditing firms specialising in providing comprehensive audit services within healthcare institutions. Firms that are adept in handling extended contract periods and possess an understanding of the complex framework agreements like those provided by Crown Commercial Services will find this prospect advantageous. By leveraging the procurement's openness to SMEs under specified conditions, smaller businesses with the requisite expertise might also benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The need for robust audit services presents a significant growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly in healthcare services.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services for South Tees and North Tees Additional information: External Audit Services for South Tees and North Tees for a 48 month contract period. Mini Competition by utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services Framework (A&AS) / Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f15652d-45b2-45b4-93ee-ce8bd038073c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8687c50-3bcf-4e11-aaac-cc8a460f83cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£717,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,364,620 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Henderson
Contact Email
kelly.henderson15@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1RU
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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