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External Audit Service

NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Jul 2025 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board awarded a contract for External Audit Services, specifically to evaluate financial statements and annual reports. This call-off contract was awarded under the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2, in the industry category of Business Services. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method through a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 18th September 2024. The services are to be delivered in the East Midlands, UK, with the contract running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, valued at £493,600.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in external audit services. SMEs, in particular, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially those with a background in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The successful supplier for this contract, Forvis Mazars LLP, exemplifies the potential for established firms to secure valuable contracts under established frameworks, highlighting the importance of having quality accreditation and expertise in providing audit and assurance services. Businesses looking to expand in public sector audits, especially within the healthcare sector, could take inspiration from this successful procurement.

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Notice Title

External Audit Service

Notice Description

The Authority requires External Audit Services to audit the organisations financial statements and annual reports. This a a call-off contract awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbef38d-0263-4fed-bf33-7b1ce2d3ba4a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£493,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£493,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 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
NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Paul Oke
Contact Email
paul.oke@nhs.net
Contact Phone
1522512512

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN,
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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