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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of External Audit Services"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: SOUTH LONDON AND THE MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0562a35a-0a2a-4ce3-aead-2844ffded08f

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## Summary

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to engage external audit services through a completed procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of External Audit Services." This tender falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category and was initiated on 18 September 2018. The contract period is effective from 10 October 2018 until 8 October 2022, with a contract value of £640,750. The procurement method was tender, and the delivery address for the services is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing and financial services sector. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive external audit solutions may find this contract particularly appealing, especially those looking to partner with NHS organisations. The nature of the requirement emphasises the need for professional independence and efficiency, which could further enhance the credibility and visibility of competing firms in the public sector.

## Notice

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust require a comprehensive and efficient External Audit Service, which will assist the Contracting Authorities in meeting its requirements, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a4f3ce-e414-41c2-97b3-f4ee8517c06c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2018 - 8 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £640,750 |
| 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 | SOUTH LONDON AND THE MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2018 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a4f3ce-e414-41c2-97b3-f4ee8517c06c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a4f3ce-e414-41c2-97b3-f4ee8517c06c
  18th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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