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Internal Audit Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Internal Audit Service" was conducted by the Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust, located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. This process pertains to the business services industry, specifically dealing with law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from April 20, 2026, to April 19, 2029. The procurement stage is complete, with the award granted to BDO LLP on May 14, 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth for companies in the consulting and audit sectors, particularly those with experience in providing internal audit services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this particular tender conducive to their capabilities, given the value range of £155,250 to £266,641.88. The extended duration of the contract, alongside extension options, provides a stable and long-term opportunity for suitable suppliers to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d639c8-297a-461d-8170-055e60a1ea6e
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£266,641 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,641 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
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
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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