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Invitation to Quote for the Provision of External Audit Services

SOUTH LONDON AND THE MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Sep 2018 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage external audit services through a completed procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of External Audit Services." This tender falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category and was initiated on 18 September 2018. The contract period is effective from 10 October 2018 until 8 October 2022, with a contract value of £640,750. The procurement method was tender, and the delivery address for the services is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing and financial services sector. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive external audit solutions may find this contract particularly appealing, especially those looking to partner with NHS organisations. The nature of the requirement emphasises the need for professional independence and efficiency, which could further enhance the credibility and visibility of competing firms in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust require a comprehensive and efficient External Audit Service, which will assist the Contracting Authorities in meeting its requirements, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0562a35a-0a2a-4ce3-aead-2844ffded08f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a4f3ce-e414-41c2-97b3-f4ee8517c06c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,750 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2018 - 8 Oct 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LONDON AND THE MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1FE
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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