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title: "External Audit"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2019-06-05"
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# External Audit

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-078a2dc5-08b2-43cb-8f50-5cb6b258ea00

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is currently seeking tenders for an External Audit service, aimed at providing independent expertise on their annual report and accounts, as well as those of the GMC Staff Pension Fund. This procurement falls under the accounting and auditing services category and is active in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is open and will close on 3rd July 2019. The contract, which is due to commence on 1st October 2019, is set to last until 30th September 2024, following an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a prestigious organisation like the GMC. Companies with the capability to provide compliant opinions under International Standards on Auditing would be particularly well-suited to compete. By successfully securing this contract, businesses can bolster their portfolio and enhance their reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide an independent and expert opinions on the GMC's annual report and accounts and also on the accounts of the Board of Trustees for the GMC Staff Pension Fund (appointment as auditors to the pension scheme is subject to the approval of the Trustees). Such audit opinions to comply with International Standards on Auditing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7d8871-f67e-42e1-8232-e596003937c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7d8871-f67e-42e1-8232-e596003937c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7d8871-f67e-42e1-8232-e596003937c0
  5th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN157357
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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