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External Audit Services

SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 Dec 2024 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services (CPV code 79212000). The contract, valued at £165,000 including VAT, was awarded to KPMG LLP, a large-scale organisation. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The procurement process moved from the tender phase, which ended on 31 May 2024, to the award stage on the same date with the contract commencing on 1 June 2024 and concluding on 31 May 2025. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for firms specialised in providing rigorous auditing services to large health institutions. Specifically, auditing firms capable of handling high-value contracts and those with existing credentials in the public healthcare sector, such as those familiar with NHS Foundation Trust requirements, are well-suited for similar future opportunities. Engagements like this can enhance a firm's portfolio, demonstrate capability in managing comprehensive audits, and pave the way for securing further contracts in both public and private sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services - 1 year PS165,000 (Inc.VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67e935d2-c078-4afa-a69b-451ce50b8dd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c158c723-d1e6-44cc-9549-ce8405f0ab03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 months
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
SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Email
procurement@secamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 9BG
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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