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External Audit Service

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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08 Oct 2024 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for External Audit Services under the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2. This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with the services needed in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The procurement method followed was selective, utilizing a call-off from an established framework agreement. The award date for this contract was 18th September 2024, and the end date for tender submissions was 18th March 2024, with a total contract value of £619,850 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in auditing and consultancy services. Given that the contract is aimed at auditing financial statements and annual reports, it suits well-established audit firms with experience in public sector audits. SMEs are encouraged to participate, although the awarded supplier in this instance is Forvis Mazars LLP, a large organisation. The call-off from a framework agreement indicates a structured and competitive procurement process, allowing qualified businesses to engage with substantial and long-term government contracts.

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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-b5fd17-59773f7b-55ff-4f2b-b846-76dfebed0a5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68168c00-22a0-41aa-8000-878fef1b07e5
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
£619,850 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£619,850 £500K-£1M
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
17 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Beales
Contact Email
paul.beales@ulh.nhs.uk
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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