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title: "NHSE DSPT/CAF - Independent Audit"
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# NHSE DSPT/CAF - Independent Audit

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c8e6262-129f-4c15-90ef-da6e2965d6e0

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## Summary

NHS England, based in Leeds, has awarded a contract for statutory audit services under the title "NHSE DSPT/CAF - Independent Audit". The procurement falls within the services category and is critical for NHS England to fulfil a mandatory DSP Toolkit assessment requirement, as stipulated by the Department of Health and Social Care. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender phase concluded on 24th November 2025, with the contract running from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2028. The process has reached the award stage, with the notice published on 24th February 2026. KPMG LLP* has been identified as the successful supplier, tasked to complete the audit valued at £52,800.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those that are categorised as SMEs. It provides a pathway for an independent audit provider to engage with NHS England, an influential public sector organisation. The contract, requiring strict adherence to policy requirements and delivering quality audit solutions, offers a substantial platform for auditors to expand their portfolio within the UK. Businesses that are equipped with expertise in statutory audit services and have experience with healthcare-related audits, can considerably benefit by showcasing their competence in delivering high-standard assessments. This collaboration also serves as an advantage for enterprises looking to establish lasting relationships with prominent healthcare entities.

## Notice

The contract is for an independent audit provider to carry out a mandatory assessment needed as part of the DSP Toolkit annual return for NHS England. NHS England must arrange for a mandatory external and independent audit of its Toolkit evidence as part of the annual submission. Internal audit teams are not permitted to complete the audit. This is an NHS contractual and DHSC policy requirement. NHSE cannot achieve a satisfactory 'Standard Met' status without the completion of this independent audit within the obligatory deadlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2b4a0f-8506-4a12-9049-551c0286dbf3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,800 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2b4a0f-8506-4a12-9049-551c0286dbf3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d2b4a0f-8506-4a12-9049-551c0286dbf3
  24th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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