Tender

Provision of External Audit

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for the provision of external audit services under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) framework, specifically Lot 2 - External Audit. This selective procurement process, governed by a restricted procedure, is open exclusively to suppliers already awarded to this Lot of the framework. With an end date for tender submissions set for 6th January 2025, the procurement stage is currently active. The contract, valued at GBP 900,000 and set to last for 1800 days, focuses on auditing services within the healthcare industry in the Gloucestershire region (UKK13).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those already familiar with or part of the CCS framework. Successful bidders will benefit from a long-term contract with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust, supporting both service expansion and financial growth. Companies with a solid track record in external audit and those capable of adhering to the strict submission requirements via the Atamis e-portal are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. This opportunity is ideal for firms seeking to bolster their portfolio and establish or enhance a presence in the public healthcare auditing sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit

Notice Description

Provivion of External Services using Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) framework Ref RM6188 Lot 2 External Audit and is only open to suppliers awarded to this Lot of the framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

GHC (Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust) "the Authority" invites Bidders to compete for the Provision of External Audit Services

This procurement is being undertaken as a mini competition utilising the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) framework Ref RM6188 Lot 2 - External Audit and is only open to suppliers awarded to this Lot of the framework.

The Tender information can be found on the Trusts e-Portal (Atamis Health Family) at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Reference - C317476

you must be registered on the Atamis to view the Documents and all bids and communications must be submitted via this e-Portal.

If you require any technical assistance using Atamis, please refer to the Supplier Portal user guide
( https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf ) and/or the helpdesk on 0800 995 6035.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036616-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ian York
Contact Email
ian.york@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 3004222770

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 4AW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote
Westminster Constituency
North Cotswolds

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