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CA14899 - RFH - 5338-18 - Royal Free London Provision of External Audit Services

PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS)

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14 Aug 2025 at 07:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of external audit services by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, managed by Partners Procurement Service (PPS), has reached the award stage. This was an open procurement process under the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub. The procurement specifically targeted the auditing services industry, classified under the CPV code 79212000. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 14th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specializing in auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate in this procurement, showcasing the inclusivity of the process in fostering business development. Ernst & Young LLP's successful bid highlights the critical need for expertise in external auditing within the healthcare sector, encouraging similar firms to engage in future tenders. This contract, valued at £2,416,250, underscores the substantial business potential within the public sector, particularly for firms offering specialised, high-quality audit services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14899 - RFH - 5338-18 - Royal Free London Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Partners Procurement Service ("PPS") on behalf of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is issuing an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with a competitive procurement of External Audit Services under the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Services and Advisory Consultancy Services Framework (Ref: 2024/S 000-002425), Lot 1. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14899. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14899 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d5e0a7-aafa-4f3d-804b-84058ed61e58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,416,250 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N19 5NF
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Junction
Westminster Constituency
Islington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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