Award

Audit

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Jun 2025 at 06:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involved a tender titled "Audit" under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services. This process, held under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, took place across various locations in the United Kingdom, including regions such as UKC, UKD, UKH, and others. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown," specifically aimed at unannounced audits. The award phase is now active, with SGS United Kingdom Ltd being contracted as the supplier. The contract, signed on 27th May 2025, is active, with a period running from 18th June 2025 to 17th September 2025, involving a gross value of £12,531 and a net value of £10,442.50.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly those with the capability to conduct thorough and unannounced audits. Businesses with a strong presence in the regions mentioned or those looking to establish a footprint across multiple UK locations would benefit from this contract. Large-scale suppliers like SGS United Kingdom Ltd have demonstrated their suitability by securing the award, suggesting that other large auditing firms may also find similar opportunities conducive to expanding their services within the NHS and other public authorities. The contract's short-term nature allows businesses to showcase their efficiency and service quality, potentially leading to further long-term collaborations and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Audit

Notice Description

Unannounced Audit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054eae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033115-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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