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Provision of External Audit Services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jul 2021 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking external audit services for both itself and the Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the statutory audit services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the CPV code 79212300, has completed the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30 March 2021. Notably, the contract value is £681,000, with a contract period running from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024. The tender was part of a mini-competition via the CCS Framework, concluding its tender period on 30 November 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in statutory auditing and financial compliance would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, enhancing their growth potential within the public sector. Engaging with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can help position businesses to leverage further projects, given the ongoing need for auditing services across the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of external audit services to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Mini competition via the CCS Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9bf5ddb-bc35-4069-a7fa-ef4cdabcc821
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6382fd-a0a2-468a-86fd-c2c72fd29a7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£681,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 3-4 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carrie-anne.hiscock@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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