Tender

Provision of External Audit

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Sep 2024 at 19:33

Summary of the contracting process

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), along with its charity and subsidiary Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL), is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit services. The procurement process covers the auditing of financial accounts for the CDDFT Group, the Trust's financial accounts and Quality Report, the financial accounts of the Trust's Charity, and SCL's financial accounts. Classified under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000), this service is sought for a duration of 1080 days with potential for an optional extension of 2 x 12 months. The open procedure began on 26th September 2024, with the tender submission deadline on 15th November 2024, and the award period starting on 29th November 2024. The provision of services is specified for the UKC region, and electronic catalogue submissions are required.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in healthcare and public sector audits. Suppliers with robust capabilities in financial account examination and compliance with the National Audit Office's Code of Audit Practice will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive audit services to large healthcare organisations will benefit from this contract, potentially securing a long-term relationship with a leading NHS Foundation Trust. The scale and scope of the auditing requirements indicate substantial business growth, providing extensive engagement over nearly three years with the possibility of further extensions.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity and Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL) have a requirement for the Provision of an Audit Service, , in accordance with the Code of Audit Practice issued by the National Audit Office and applicable auditing standards, covering: * The CDDFT Group and Trust financial accounts & Trust's Quality Report * The financial accounts of the Trust's Charity * The financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL).

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity have a requirement for the Provision of an Audit Service, , in accordance with the Code of Audit Practice issued by the National Audit Office and applicable auditing standards, covering: * The CDDFT Group and Trust financial accounts & Trust's Quality Report * The financial accounts of the Trust's Charity * * Lot 1: The CDDFT Group and Trust financial accounts including an independent examination of the financial accounts of the Trust's Charity.

Options: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months.

Renewal: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months.

Lot 2

Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL)fully owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) have a requirement for the Provision of an Audit Service, , in accordance with the Code of Audit Practice issued by the National Audit Office and applicable auditing standards, covering: The financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL). * Lot 2: The financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL).

Options: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months

Renewal: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030885-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

79212000 - Auditing 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 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

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