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Provision of High Secure Hospitals Security Audits 25-26

NHS ENGLAND

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12 Feb 2026 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of High Secure Hospitals Security Audits 25-26", aimed at enhancing security audit procedures at high secure hospitals through a risk-based peer review approach. The procurement, categorised under business and management consultancy services, was conducted without competition, due to being below the threshold, signifying a direct procurement method. This process took place in London, UK, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2025, lasting until 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £28,609.2. The documentation notice was published on 12th February 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the healthcare industry, particularly those experienced in conducting security audits and reviews. Given the direct procurement method favouring efficient execution, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise can benefit from such contracts. The NHS, as a prominent public authority, offers robust collaboration potential in security auditing services, attracting firms that provide comprehensive risk assessment and management solutions in healthcare settings. The Government Internal Audit Agency, a supplier in this process, illustrates the preference for entities that can deliver specialised audit services effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of High Secure Hospitals Security Audits 25-26

Notice Description

A risk-based approach to the Peer Audit review process has been successfully introduced. The post audit review in February 2025 concluded that this approach is working effectively but further improvements to support the auditors prepare and deliver this process can be made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ec6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012777-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,841 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOVERNMENT INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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