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External Audit Services for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Apr 2023 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for External Audit Services under the NHS SBS Framework agreement, with a total contract value of £95,000. The tender was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP with a contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the tender period ended on March 23, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services to compete for contracts within the NHS sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. The location of the contract is in England, United Kingdom, and falls under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Direct Award process under the NHS SBS Framework agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Reference: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 1 Provision of External Audit Services Provision of : 2023/24 External Audit Services 2024/25 External Audit Services (Optional extension)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4ecaca6-024c-429c-a208-7b7e82f0ba09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3503a3f9-b10d-4064-add3-78902144a7b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Janette Jessup
Contact Email
janette.jessup@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1233667840

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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