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Contract for the Provision of External Audit Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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09 Dec 2022 at 00:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The contract title is "Contract for the Provision of External Audit Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB)". The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 9th November 2022 and ends on 31st December 2027. The tender period ended on 21st September 2022, with a contract value of £1,143,700 in GBP.

This contract award provides an opportunity for businesses in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry. Companies specialising in external audit services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector organisations like NHS trusts, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was completed through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit & Assurance Services Framework RM6188. Businesses interested in providing audit services to public sector entities in the South West region of the United Kingdom should consider exploring similar tender opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of External Audit Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) to Grant Thornton UK LLP, through Further competition via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit & Assurance Services Framework RM6188 (Lot 2: External Audit)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97866e1-642c-42ed-95b6-1979a79b9f65
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,143,700 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 Over 5 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mike Pingstone
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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