Award

External Audit Services

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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17 Dec 2021 at 15:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender for External Audit Services was awarded by NHS Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (BLMK) to Grant Thornton UK LLP. This contract is valued at £124,000 and is classified under auditing services. The contract period runs from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2022, transitioning from BLMK CCG to the newly established Integrated Care Board (ICB) effective 1st April 2022. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, as this process was below threshold.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those familiar with healthcare and public sector regulations. As the Integrated Care System evolves, companies that can navigate the complexities of health and care governance may find significant avenues for growth. Additionally, firms capable of delivering strategic advice in conjunction with auditing services will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders associated with the ICB's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award to Grant Thornton UK LLP. NHS Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group (BLMK) is working towards the establishment of the BLMK Integrated Care System (ICS) involving drafting the constitution for the Integrated Care Board (ICB), based on the model constitution provided by NHSEI. The ICB has the function of arranging the provision of those services in accordance with the Health and Care Act 2021. The ICB and each responsible local authority whose area coincides with or falls wholly or partly within the Board's area must establish a joint committee known as an Integrated Care Partnership. The Partnership must prepare a strategy setting out how the assessed needs in relation to its area are to be met. The CCG has sought advice from NHS England regarding the process to appoint a local auditor for the proposed new ICB for the 2022/23 financial year and beyond. Currently this advice is unavailable. The 12-month contract award with Grant Thornton UK LLP will: * provide the necessary service continuity of its external audit team relating to functions from transferring from BLMK CCG to ICS, as it continues to go through significant organization change. * allows sufficient time to appropriately specify audit requirements for an ICB given the passage of the Bill through parliament. * allows for a procurement of a new external auditor by the conclusion of the 12-month contract specified to ICB requirements given the limited capacity which is focused on a number of other ICB transitional activities. The transition from BLMK CCG to ICB will become effective from 01st April 2022 with the 12-month contract award with Grant Thornton novating from BLMK CCG to the ICB when it has established statutory footing. In accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the PCRs 2015, the services covered by the arrangement may change and expand as the Service develops in accordance with national guidelines and mandates in relation to operating principles for the transition from CCGs to ICS'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784c0b3e-f48b-481b-afe5-e4b9f2cf6e53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
Rod Skinner
Contact Email
rod.skinner@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
MK45 4HR
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Barton-le-Clay & Silsoe
Westminster Constituency
Mid Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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