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SPS00619 External Audit Services North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust

NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for external audit services, titled "SPS00619 External Audit Services." This tender falls under the auditing services category and was located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017, concluding on 31 March 2020. The tender period ended on 7 September 2016. The total value of the contract awarded was £198,000, with the successful supplier being Grant Thornton UK LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for audit firms and financial service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. As the contract spans three years, businesses that specialise in auditing services and have the capability to meet the specific requirements of the NHS Trust will find this an ideal platform for growth. With the emphasis on local suppliers, companies with a strong presence in the North West region are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS00619 External Audit Services North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust

Notice Description

Following the changes to the local external audit arrangements from the Local Audit Accountability Act 2014, North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust need to procure and locally appoint their own auditors for the year 2017 to 2018 and subsequent financial years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7225d418-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3622ff-32ac-4523-bde3-f1b31a725b8b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 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
NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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