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External Audit Services

NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS ICB

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31 Oct 2024 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for External Audit Services to KPMG LLP. This procurement process falls under the industry category of financial auditing services and was classified as a services procurement. The contract involves conducting External Audit Services in line with the Code of Audit Practice, aiming to assist the ICB in meeting statutory deadlines and responsibilities under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. The procurement method used was limited, and the process did not involve a prior publication of a call for competition. Notably, this was a mini competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Service RM6188 framework. The contract, valued at GBP 885,224, was signed on 22 October 2024 and covers services in Surrey, region UKJ (South East of the United Kingdom). The contract includes optional extensions of up to 12 months on two separate occasions. Two suppliers submitted their bids for this opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in the health sector and local government regulations. Businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in audit methodology, risk assessment, and who have the necessary technology, tools, and team composition to meet the ICB’s rigorous requirements will be well-suited to compete. Given NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB’s commitment to professional independence and maintaining statutory responsibilities, companies that can offer robust assurance services will find this an excellent opportunity to establish or strengthen their foothold within the public healthcare auditing market. This procurement highlights both quality and price as award criteria, allowing businesses that can offer competitive bidding alongside high service quality to boost their potential growth.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services in line with the Code of Audit Practice which sets outs what local auditors of relevant public bodies are required to do to fulfil their statutory responsibilities under the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General. The comprehensive and efficient External Audit Service will assist the ICB to meet its statutory deadlines and discharge its officer's responsibilities, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. The service includes the completion of an assurance engagement in relation to the Mental Health Investment Standard (MHIS) return. This will be conducted in accordance with the requirements as published by NHSE and revised over the duration of the contract term. A mini competition was conducted under the Crown Commercial Service RM6188 framework entitled Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mini competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Service RM6188 framework entitled Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS), Lot 2. Information about the framework is available at https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6188

Options: Option to extend twice by up to 12 months on each occasion

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded via a framework agreement established under PCR 2015. All providers on the Lot were approached to determine interest. Those which expressed interest in the opportunity were invited to bid. Two providers submitted a tender response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b30d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035376-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£885,224 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 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
NHS SURREY HEARTLANDS ICB
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
syheartlandsicb.contractsadmin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
KT22 9AE
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Leatherhead South
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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