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23 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for ISO Standards External Auditors has been awarded by NHS Blood and Transplant, a public authority within the UK central government, to bsi, a large supplier. Located in Bristol, NHS Blood and Transplant sought services related to internal audit services for its sites. The procurement process was conducted under a direct method classified below threshold, without competition, marking the award as active. The contract runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential renewal for an additional year, with a gross value of £192,000. The process was finalised on 18th March 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and compliance services, particularly those engaged in healthcare standards auditing. Companies with expertise in ISO standards auditing and proactive in challenging audit findings could find this contract beneficial. The arrangement, given its limited competition, particularly suits businesses that have established themselves as competitive players within the sphere of public services and internal audits. Leveraging such an opportunity could enhance business visibility and credibility in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ISO Standards External Auditors

Notice Description

ISO standards for NHSBT sites external auditor services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026435-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Blood and Transplant
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BSI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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