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Provision of an External Audit Service

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 May 2025 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of an External Audit Service has been completed by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, classified under statutory audit services with a CPV code 79212300, involves the delivery of services to the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Gloucester. Initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from framework RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS), the process reached the award stage on 1st May 2025. The award was published on 13th May 2025, with Deloitte LLP being the supplier selected. The contract period extends from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2030, inclusive of potential extensions, making it crucial for service providers to maintain attentiveness to contract timelines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large audit firms to grow their business by providing comprehensive audit services to a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust and related entities. With a contract value of £2,380,500, it caters specifically to organisations experienced in statutory and auditing services, capable of handling the complexities associated with public healthcare financials. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger audit firms can leverage this contract to solidify their foothold in the public health sector, demonstrating their capacity to manage extensive audit requirements, enhance their portfolio, and forge long-term relationships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an External Audit Service

Notice Description

A Call-Off award under framework RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) for Provision of an External Audit Service for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) which also encompass GHNHSFT's: Charity: Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity (registered charity no: 1051606) and wholly owned subsidiary: Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited (GMS) (registered company no: 11124256) Additional information: CALL-OFF INITIAL PERIOD: Three (3) Years, to cover External Audits: o FY 25/26 o FY 26/27 o FY 27/28 CALL-OFF OPTIONAL EXTENSION PERIOD: Option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months. Totalling a maximum contract period of five (5) years, to cover External Audits: o FY 28/29 o FY 29/30

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-668f33a0-f68f-4892-91bb-b571d270e032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6427bed7-37b0-4651-9c9d-0e1b8aefe5c3
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,380,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,380,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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