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External Audit Services

GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL

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Award

13 Jan 2023 at 10:05

Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) jointly ran a procurement for External Audit Services. The Authorities sought external auditors to provide high-quality risk-based audits meeting regulatory requirements, deliver accurate services, add value, and offer competitive rates. The procurement aimed to appoint auditors for an initial 3-year contract, with an option to extend up to 7 years. However, due to the lack of suitable tenders in response to the Open Procedure, the Authorities have cancelled the procurement.

This tender for External Audit Services presented by the General Dental Council (GDC) offers opportunities for organisations capable of delivering statutory audit services. Businesses providing annual audits, attending audit committee meetings, and offering a reliable service have the chance to secure a long-term contract. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the required chartered accountancy qualifications can potentially benefit from this opportunity, fostering business growth through long-term service provision to regulatory bodies.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)('together the Authorities') are ran a joint procurement for External Audit Services. The Authorities were looking to appoint external auditors who:- will ensure a high-quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements to can.- will deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner.- will work closely with key members of the respective Councils to deliver their objectives.- can additional added value, including insights related to the sector.- can offer competitive rates and provide exceptional service. Due to no suitable tenders, capable of being accepted being received in response to the Open Procedure; the Authorities are now cancelling the procurement. The Authorities will look to secure separate contract for the services in accordance with their relevant organisation procurement policy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authorities were seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations capable of providing a range of external audit services including (but not restricted to): -Annual statutory audit of the Annual Report and Accounts -Attendance at the Authorities respective Audit Committee meeting to present the audit report and management letter following the annual audit. -Attendance at any Audit Committee Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year -Attendance at any Council Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year. The contract would have been for an initial 3 years, with an annual option to extend up to a maximum of 7 years subject to the performance of the successful supplier.

Renewal: The contract duration will be for an initial three (3) years, the Authorities will have the option to extend the contract increments of 12 months up to a maximum total contract length of seven (7) years, subject to the performance of the successful supplier. The estimated total value of the contract is also stated in II.1.5) and II.2.6) of this notice and is for the entire duration, i.e. including the optional extensions. Renewals subject to performance and agreement by the Authorities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034c45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£402,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£402,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
May/June 2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

Contact Name
Jo Diep - Procurement Manager
Contact Email
procurement@gdc-uk.org, procurement@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
+44 2037138000, +44 2071676000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5LQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham, TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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