---
title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01fe0af3-99c7-4553-aa86-595433945559"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST"
published: "2017-02-17"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01fe0af3-99c7-4553-aa86-595433945559

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## Summary

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a tender process for the "Provision of External Audit Services," classified under the CPV code 79200000, which covers accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The tender period ended on 4th November 2016. The services are to be delivered within the East of England region of the United Kingdom, with an awarded contract value of £172,800 to the supplier, Ernst and Young LLP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial services, particularly those with expertise in auditing and accounting. Firms capable of delivering comprehensive auditing services that align with the standards set by the NHS would be well-suited to pursue future contracts in this domain. The engagement with a large contracting authority like the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility, potentially leading to further opportunities in public sector procurement.

## Notice

The provision of External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 0RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Goldington |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG; ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
- 17 Feb 2017 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c44a8063-10ea-4c4a-be0c-f63896505a64
  17th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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