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title: "SECAmb - External Audit Further Competition"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# SECAmb - External Audit Further Competition

Buyer: SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08d728d-c4ec-4804-80d7-4d7a2850b68c

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## Summary

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed its procurement process for external audit services, awarding the contract to Bishop Fleming LLP. The tender, titled "SECAmb - External Audit Further Competition," was conducted under the East Of England CPH Framework for Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit and Advisory Consultancy Services. This contract, valued at £549,744, will span from 3rd March 2026 to 2nd March 2028. Situated in Crawley, United Kingdom, the project falls within the statutory audit services category, following a selective procurement method. The procurement process drew to a close on 23rd February 2026 with the award status marked active.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in statutory audit services. Organisations with established expertise in such services are well-suited to leverage this contract for expansion, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality audit solutions within the healthcare sector. Although the suitability criteria did not specifically encourage participation from SMEs or VCSEs, companies with relevant experience could benefit from increased exposure and reputation by working with a well-regarded NHS Foundation Trust like SECAmb. Overall, this contract offers valuable engagement in a pivotal aspect of healthcare management services.

## Notice

SECAmb have finalised the award and contract for External Audit Services. This further competition exercise was undertaken via the East Of England CPH Framework for Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Audit and Advisory Consultancy Services. 2024/S 000-002425 (Value is estimated for total 2+2 period)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745fe714-b8f2-4129-a895-7b8881eef856 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £549,744 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £549,744 |
| 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 EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH10 9BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745fe714-b8f2-4129-a895-7b8881eef856

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/745fe714-b8f2-4129-a895-7b8881eef856
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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