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title: "ENHT - External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-05-16"
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# ENHT - External Audit Services

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a8546aa-acb8-4f15-9db9-d117c5d286d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for "ENHT - External Audit Services" initiated by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has reached the award stage. This tender, focusing on statutory audit services in the East of England, United Kingdom, follows a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £223,500, began on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028. The tender aimed to address the audit needs under the EOECPH Statutory Audit Framework, with an end date for the tender period on 4th March 2025. BDO LLP has been awarded the contract, announced on 16th May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in statutory audit services to secure prestigious contracts that can enhance their market presence and portfolio of public sector clients. For enterprises capable of fulfilling framework agreements, participation in similar procurements can facilitate long-term financial growth and collaboration with substantial public entities such as the NHS. Leveraging expertise in audit services within regulated frameworks can further position businesses favourably in competitive environments.

## Notice

ENHT - External Audit Services PCR 2015 Direct award under - EOECPH Statuory Audit Statutory Audit Framework ref FTS Reference: 2024/S 000-002425

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0234c76-67fb-4fb5-a779-e83124540f0b |
| 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 | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £223,500 |
| 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 HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL10 8YE |
| 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 | Hatfield East |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 16 May 2025 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0234c76-67fb-4fb5-a779-e83124540f0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0234c76-67fb-4fb5-a779-e83124540f0b
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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