WSFT - Corporate - External Audit

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

17 Jun 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is for "WSFT - Corporate - External Audit" services, specifically statutory audit services. This tender is within the services industry category, and the delivery location is in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, UK. The procurement method is selective and involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process is currently active and accepting submissions up until the 31st of December, 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will conclude by 31st March 2027, with an estimated contract value of £273,400.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in statutory audit services, though it is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with experience in handling sizeable contracts and those listed on framework agreements are well-positioned to compete. The contract with the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust offers a chance for businesses to enhance their portfolio within the healthcare sector and potentially establish long-term relationships with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust. The opportunity supports businesses looking to expand their client base in the East of England.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Corporate - External Audit

Notice Description

EXTERNAL AUDIT FEE FOR 2025/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afbfc386-4099-4e01-b0f9-e89a578d13df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1344bbbe-9bf0-4f48-bd09-29f32be4fdd0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

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
£273,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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