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title: "External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f15652d-45b2-45b4-93ee-ce8bd038073c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "External Audit Services" was orchestrated by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, classified under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, covers the South Tees and North Tees regions for a period of 48 months. The tender was executed through a mini-competition using the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6188, specifically Lot 2 of the Audit and Assurance Services Framework (A&AS). The contract, valued at approximately £1,364,620.38 GBP, has been awarded as of 18 November 2025 and extends from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029. The delivery addresses span multiple locations including the United Kingdom and several international territories.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale auditing firms specialising in providing comprehensive audit services within healthcare institutions. Firms that are adept in handling extended contract periods and possess an understanding of the complex framework agreements like those provided by Crown Commercial Services will find this prospect advantageous. By leveraging the procurement's openness to SMEs under specified conditions, smaller businesses with the requisite expertise might also benefit from participating in similar future tenders. The need for robust audit services presents a significant growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, particularly in healthcare services.

## Notice

External Audit Services for South Tees and North Tees Additional information: External Audit Services for South Tees and North Tees for a 48 month contract period. Mini Competition by utilising the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services Framework (A&AS) / Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8687c50-3bcf-4e11-aaac-cc8a460f83cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £717,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,364,620 |
| 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 | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS2 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8687c50-3bcf-4e11-aaac-cc8a460f83cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8687c50-3bcf-4e11-aaac-cc8a460f83cd
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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