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NOM7008 - Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "NOM7008 - Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity" has been completed by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, located at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. This process, classified under the services industry category and specifically offering statutory audit services, was conducted through a limited competition procurement method. The contract, now awarded to Dains Audit Limited, a Birmingham-based SME, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to continue until 30th June 2029, with a possible extension of 12 months. The total gross value of the contract is £37,800.00. The award stage was officially concluded with the contract signing on 30th June 2026, and it became active by 2nd July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, especially those that can support public sector entities like NHS trusts. Smarter audit services can enhance the governance and accountability of public charities, making this contract highly beneficial for firms with expertise in statutory audits. Given the nature of the procurement process—a below-threshold limited competition—businesses with a sound understanding of NHS operational dynamics and competitive pricing strategies were well-positioned to secure this award. The NHS Trust’s choice of a local SME as the supplier indicates an encouraging trend for similarly sized firms aiming to enter the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NOM7008 - Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity

Notice Description

Following a tender procedure, the Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is awarding the contract for The Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity. The duration will be for 3 years with an optional 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c217
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062124-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 6QG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Penkhull & Springfields
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAINS AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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