---
title: "NOM7008 - Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c217"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# NOM7008 - Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c217

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "NOM7008 - Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity" has been completed by the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, located at Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent. This process, classified under the services industry category and specifically offering statutory audit services, was conducted through a limited competition procurement method. The contract, now awarded to Dains Audit Limited, a Birmingham-based SME, commenced on 1st July 2026 and is set to continue until 30th June 2029, with a possible extension of 12 months. The total gross value of the contract is £37,800.00. The award stage was officially concluded with the contract signing on 30th June 2026, and it became active by 2nd July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, especially those that can support public sector entities like NHS trusts. Smarter audit services can enhance the governance and accountability of public charities, making this contract highly beneficial for firms with expertise in statutory audits. Given the nature of the procurement process—a below-threshold limited competition—businesses with a sound understanding of NHS operational dynamics and competitive pricing strategies were well-positioned to secure this award. The NHS Trust’s choice of a local SME as the supplier indicates an encouraging trend for similarly sized firms aiming to enter the public sector market.

## Notice

Following a tender procedure, the Authority for University Hospitals North Midlands is awarding the contract for The Provision of Audit Services to UHNM Charity. The duration will be for 3 years with an optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062124-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £31,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 6QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Penkhull & Springfields |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAINS AUDIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 09:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062124-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/

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