Tender

Provision of External Audit

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 19:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is seeking to procure external auditing services for itself, its charity, and its subsidiary Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL). This open procedure, classified under CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, is active and located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a closing date set for 29th November 2024. Key dates to note include the contract start date on 1st February 2025 and end date on 31st January 2028. The total value of the contract is estimated at £300,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for this procurement. The successful bidder will be responsible for auditing financial accounts and quality reports for CDDFT, its charity, and SCL. Businesses with expertise in compliance with the Code of Audit Practice by the National Audit Office and relevant auditing standards stand a good chance of securing this contract, fostering business growth and establishing a significant foothold within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity and Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL) have a requirement for the Provision of an Audit Service, , in accordance with the Code of Audit Practice issued by the National Audit Office and applicable auditing standards, covering: * The CDDFT Group and Trust financial accounts & Trust's Quality Report * The financial accounts of the Trust's Charity * The financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL). You can apply for this opportunity using below link after 48.00 hours of this publication. https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4683&Culture=en-GB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57f88-297d-49e7-b5cd-c4bd0bab90a6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Further Information

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