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The Provision of External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of external audit services was conducted by NHS Shared Business Services on behalf of NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group. This tender, initiated as a mini-competition under Lot 5.4 of the ConsultancyOne Framework Agreement, falls within the accounting and auditing services industry (CPV Code 79210000). The contract period will commence on 1st April 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2020, with a total contract value of £127,500. The tender period officially ended on 15th August 2016, and the successful supplier awarded on 10th October 2016 was Grant Thornton UK LLP, located in Manchester, North West England.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in external auditing that meet the Financial Reporting Council's eligibility criteria are well-positioned to compete for future tender opportunities similar to this one. The requirements outlined in the Local Accountability Act 2014 further highlight the ongoing demand for qualified auditors, ensuring a steady market for providers in this field.

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Notice Title

The Provision of External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group

Notice Description

The aim of the Mini Competition/Invitation to Quote (ITQ) for The Provision of External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group was to provide a service which meets the requirements of the Local Accountability Act 2014: * an auditor panel must be appointed to advise on the appointments (Part 3 section 8 and 9 of the Act) * a local (external) auditor must be appointed to audit the annual accounts by 31 December of the preceding year (Part 3, section 7(1) of the Act) * an external auditor must be eligible for appointment in line with the Financial Reporting Council's (FRC) requirements (Part 4 and Schedule 5 of the Act) * the appointment can be for longer than a year but there must be a new appointment at least once every 5 years (Part 3, section 7(2) of the Act) * an auditor can be re-appointed for further terms (Part 3, section 7(3) of the Act). Additional information: This ITQ was run by NHS Shared Business Services on behalf of the CCG as a mini-competition using Lot 5.4 of the ConsultancyOne Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae264ad5-ed22-45c3-9db9-127489cf033e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5403d8a0-5ceb-416b-bc47-39b06b52085a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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