Award

External Audit

GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2025 at 11:34

Tender

22 Apr 2024 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for external audit services, titled "External Audit." This process falls under the services category, specifically auditing services (CPV 79212000), and pertains to the audit of GMC's consolidated accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024, and subsequent annual accounts. The contract was awarded to Crowe U.K. LLP and the agreement was signed on 16 September 2024. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and included the regions of Manchester and London in the UK. The total contract value is GBP 400,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those with the capacity to manage large and complex consolidated accounts. Businesses that focus on delivering high-quality services with a strong emphasis on social value are well-suited to compete for future similar contracts. The open procurement method ensures a wide range of competitors can participate, favouring firms that can provide both competitive pricing and exceptional quality. Winning such contracts can help businesses establish their presence in the public sector and build a reputable portfolio within the industry.

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Notice Title

External Audit

Notice Description

The GMC requires external auditors to audit its consolidated accounts for the 31 December 2024 year end, and subsequent annual accounts

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GMC requires external auditors to audit its consolidated accounts for the 31 December 2024 year end, and subsequent annual accounts

Renewal: Potential 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006620-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gmctenders@gmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1619236340

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE U.K.LLP

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