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SECAmb - External Audit Further Competition

SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed its procurement process for external audit services, awarding the contract to Bishop Fleming LLP. The tender, titled "SECAmb - External Audit Further Competition," was conducted under the East Of England CPH Framework for Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit and Advisory Consultancy Services. This contract, valued at £549,744, will span from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2028. Situated in Crawley, United Kingdom, the project falls within the statutory audit services category, following a selective procurement method. The procurement process drew to a close on 23rd February 2026 with the award status marked active.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in statutory audit services. Organisations with established expertise in such services are well-suited to leverage this contract for expansion, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality audit solutions within the healthcare sector. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically encourage participation from SMEs or VCSEs, companies with relevant experience could benefit from increased exposure and reputation by working with a well-regarded NHS Foundation Trust like SECAmb. Overall, this contract offers valuable engagement in a pivotal aspect of healthcare management services.

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Notice Title

SECAmb - External Audit Further Competition

Notice Description

SECAmb have finalised the award and contract for External Audit Services. This further competition exercise was undertaken via the East Of England CPH Framework for Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit and Advisory Consultancy Services. 2024/S 000-002425 (Value is estimated for total 2+2 period)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f08d728d-c4ec-4804-80d7-4d7a2850b68c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745fe714-b8f2-4129-a895-7b8881eef856
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
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
£549,744 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£549,744 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 2-3 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 EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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