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External Auditor Services - Extension of term of contract

NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

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27 Jun 2022 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group is currently overseeing the procurement process titled "External Auditor Services - Extension of term of contract," which falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category. This procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract having been initially signed on 1st April 2017 and set to be extended until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is tender, and the relevant delivery locations encompass areas covered by multiple Clinical Commissioning Groups, including NHS Warrington CCG and NHS Liverpool CCG, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those capable of operating within the NHS and public sector frameworks. Firms that have experience working with Clinical Commissioning Groups or similar organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The extension reflects the ongoing need for comprehensive audit services due to structural changes within the Integrated Care Boards, making it an ideal time for qualified companies to seek partnerships and expand their service offerings in this sector.

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Notice Title

External Auditor Services - Extension of term of contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

External Auditor Services - Extension/modification of contract term

This was originally a contract for 3 + 2 years but due to the formation of the Integrated Care Boards the CCGs wish to extend the contract for 12 further months until 31 March 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034b28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017538-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,504,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mlcsu.tendersnorth@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER,
Postcode
CH2 1HJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

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