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External Audit

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed a procurement process for external audit services, classified under the industry category of auditing services (CPV code 79212000). This tender, titled "External Audit," required audit services for the GMC's consolidated accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024 and subsequent annual accounts. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded to Crowe U.K. LLP. The procurement followed an open procedure and progressed to the Award stage, with the award notice published on 21 February 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 16 September 2024 and end on 31 August 2028, covering multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those aiming to expand their portfolio with high-value contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit significantly from such opportunities. The completed procurement process underscores the GMC's commitment to engaging with competent suppliers through transparent and competitive procedures. Businesses well-suited for this tender would be those with robust experience in auditing large, complex organisations, ensuring compliance and thorough financial oversight.

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Notice Title

External Audit

Notice Description

The GMC requires external auditors to audit its consolidated accounts for the 31 December 2024 year end, and subsequent annual accounts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40d8737b-f900-4b5a-abfb-60904cc971aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e83d9e-6b8e-4a0e-8682-a2aabb5e96cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 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
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE U.K.LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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