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title: "PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dad358b-3f9d-4a02-a5b5-696704a23553

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the award of a contract for external audit services titled "PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26." The buyer is West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, UK. This contract falls under the statutory audit services category, with contract activities taking place in the East of England. The procurement was conducted using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set between 14th January 2026 and 13th January 2028, with the award being made to Bishop Fleming LLP on 14th January 2026. The total contract value is £619,710.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large firms specialising in statutory audit services to expand their portfolios and engage with the healthcare sector through a prestigious client such as the NHS. Companies with established expertise in statutory audits and capability to operate within a framework agreement are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. This can facilitate business growth by enhancing the firm's credibility and providing access to further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

PAHT - External Audit Services 25/26 Awarded under EOECPH 2024/S 000-002425 Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cde7be-95b2-492f-97dd-8f4ab20f7b54 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 13 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £619,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £619,710 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cde7be-95b2-492f-97dd-8f4ab20f7b54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1cde7be-95b2-492f-97dd-8f4ab20f7b54
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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