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title: "PPE Inventory Audit"
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# PPE Inventory Audit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02f28f51-b8b5-4e56-85cb-fc7f6b42288e

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) conducted a procurement process for a contract titled "PPE Inventory Audit" under the industry category of financial auditing services. This tender was initiated as part of ongoing efforts to enhance financial controls concerning COVID-19-related expenditures, particularly focusing on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventory. The procurement method used was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has reached the award stage, with a completion date for the contract set from 1st July 2021 to 30th November 2021. This contract was awarded with a total value of £1,632,800, and the official award notice was published on 17th August 2021.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses, particularly those specialising in financial auditing and advisory services. Firms with extensive experience in healthcare-related audits or those that have previously worked with government entities may find a competitive edge. As this contract supports the ongoing management of COVID-19 expenditures, it presents a chance for growth within the public sector landscape, enabling businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen partnerships with governmental organisations.

## Notice

To assist the Department in its ongoing process of building robust financial controls for the financial reporting of COVID-19 related expenditure and balance items; principally Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) inventory. This is an extension of Awarded Contract https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edaaa999-4829-4932-8d25-d39696a5212b The contract has been extended under Reg 72 -1 (i)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30ea87e-337a-4c8d-859f-072c57ad5710 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,632,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,632,800 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30ea87e-337a-4c8d-859f-072c57ad5710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d30ea87e-337a-4c8d-859f-072c57ad5710
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NJcp/mAwVLhTj.vruc5090.tLU7FSOoO6JbWxYkMoa3GSz8c
  Call Off Order Form PPE Inventory Audit C43265 _Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edaaa999-4829-4932-8d25-d39696a5212b

## Provenance

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