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External Audit Service

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Oct 2024 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for an external audit service, designated for the industry category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender, which falls under the "services" procurement category, was awarded via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2. The procurement method was selective, and the contract, valued at GBP 352,750, commenced on 1st July 2024 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2028. The procurement has now reached the award stage as of 8th October 2024. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands region, specifically in Lincoln, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in external audit services to engage in long-term collaboration and gain significant industry recognition. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality audit and assurance services. The contract's selective procurement method indicates that only pre-qualified suppliers from the existing framework were invited to bid, ensuring a competitive yet streamlined process. Forvis Mazars LLP, a large-scale audit firm, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the high standards and expertise required for this opportunity. SMEs considering entering similar frameworks can leverage such opportunities for sustained business growth and enhanced market presence.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4303d4b-09c8-42b0-8c18-514a6f0d3f0c
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
£352,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£352,750 £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
28 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 PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Beales
Contact Email
paul.beales@ulh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01522512512

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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