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title: "NHS Calderdale CCG External Audit Service"
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# NHS Calderdale CCG External Audit Service

Buyer: NHS CALDERDALE CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02eccf50-32df-49bf-8053-db240fce1229

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## Summary

The NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is initiating a procurement for an External Audit Service, classified under statutory audit services (CPV code 79212300). This procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £137,250. The award date is recorded as 15 May 2020, and the contract period will commence on 1 June 2020, with a completion date set for 31 May 2023. The service will be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms, particularly those recognised for their expertise in NHS auditing and financial reporting. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those with a solid track record in local audit work and a deep understanding of the regulatory responsibilities associated with NHS financial oversight. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method allows for selective tendering through a framework agreement.

## Notice

1. Criteria to act as an auditor for NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group 1.1 The external auditor must comply with the Code of Audit Practice prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General and approved by Parliament and have regard to any guidance issued by the Comptroller and Auditor General. 1.2 The external auditor must be authorised by the ICAEW to undertake 'local audit work'. 1.3 NHS auditing is highly specialised and therefore the external auditor must have an established and demonstrable standing within the healthcare sector and be able to show that they have the necessary experience, expertise and capacity to fulfil the statutory duties of a NHS auditor. This includes a good understanding of NHS financial reporting, the auditors' value for money audit responsibilities and the regulatory opinion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7492764d-8c41-481b-a280-e84e59ef8110 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,250 |
| 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 | NHS CALDERDALE CCG |
| Locality | HALIFAX |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX3 5AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 27 May 2020 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7492764d-8c41-481b-a280-e84e59ef8110

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7492764d-8c41-481b-a280-e84e59ef8110
  27th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calderdaleccg.nhs.uk

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