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1888 Mental Health Investment Standard Audit Services for NHS Lincolnshire ICB

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Jul 2025 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for "Mental Health Investment Standard Audit Services". This tender, classified under the statutory audit services sector, involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, estimated at £25,155, aims to enhance financial oversight in mental health investment. The contract commenced on 1st June 2025 and concluded on 31st October 2025, with all services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The award stage for this contract was reached on 12th June 2025, with BDO LLP, a large-scale firm, being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for the audit services industry, especially for businesses experienced in providing statutory audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could have a competitive edge due to the suitability criteria favouring smaller entities. Companies that are adept at navigating framework agreements, and those with a focus on financial assurance within the healthcare sector, will find this opportunity aligns with their growth objectives. The competitive nature of the tender also highlights the potential for business expansion through strategic partnerships and execution within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

1888 Mental Health Investment Standard Audit Services for NHS Lincolnshire ICB

Notice Description

Mental Health Investment Standard Audit Services for NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board. This was procured using Shared Business Services - Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance: Lot 1 - External Audit Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c660f90c-ec08-40d9-b8ca-1dd9ca8a3dba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbe2c091-7724-4766-ac9f-8f80a7d2f8ee
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,155 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,155 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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 LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Daniella Sarno AGEM
Contact Email
d.sarno@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
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
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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