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External Audit Services

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST

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26 May 2020 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service N H S Trust is seeking External Audit Services through a selective procurement process, which was initiated with a tender titled "External Audit Services". This tender aims to appoint auditors to provide an independent audit opinion on the accounts and annual financial reports, covering the Trust's operations, including its charity accounts. The tender period concluded on 29th November 2019, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2020, lasting until 31st March 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as statutory audit services, and is located in the North West region of England.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their client base. As the contract has been awarded to Mazars LLP, there may be future opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting for businesses that can offer complementary services or have expertise in public sector audits. Engaging with this contracting authority can also pave the way for future contracts within the NHS and related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for External Auditors to provide an independent, effective, professional and proactive audit opinion of the accounts and annual financial reports at the North West Ambulance Service including Charity accounts

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0a43257-45b6-423a-860b-786f383799b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e40104-aae1-4bf4-91c3-bcd857798fab
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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