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External Audit Service

LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST

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08 Oct 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust for "External Audit Service" has been completed. This tender falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" (CPV 79000000). The contract involves auditing the organisation's financial statements and annual reports. The awarded contract, valued at £304,000, commenced on 1st July 2024 and will end on 30th June 2028. This call-off contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2, and the procurement method used was selective. The procurement occurred in the East Midlands, with the main delivery address in Lincoln (postal code LN5 7JH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses involved in audit and assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities particularly accessible due to the call-off contract’s suitability for SMEs. Companies with substantial experience in auditing large-scale, complex organisations will be well-suited to compete. This long-term contract offers stability and a valuable client relationship with a reputable NHS trust in the East Midlands region.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-54661be5-a905-4b17-bad4-617c6b7f8262
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb34c097-cd9f-4873-9fe4-05ea1c465fc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 4-5 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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