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RFL - External Audit

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02 Dec 2021 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, facilitated by Partners Procurement Service, for the provision of external audit services, specifically classified under statutory audit services. The contract, valued at £930,000, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2024. The location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the auditing and professional services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in statutory audit services may find this as an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, enhancing their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFL - External Audit

Notice Description

External Audit services for the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b26617c8-6151-435f-a799-bc994cbb80fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fd0bb-a512-468e-8df8-ab0e0f7d2462
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 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
Contact Name
Partners Procurement Service
Contact Email
pps.nonclinical@nhs.net
Contact Phone
02077940500 ext 34080

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
TLI London
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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