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title: "External Audit Services (CORP131)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# External Audit Services (CORP131)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08f48792-cc94-4d79-9742-39d736d4c818

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of external audit services under the title "External Audit Services (CORP131)" within the statutory audit services industry category. The contract, valued at £814,050, will cover services for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Simply Serve Ltd, and Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was finalised on 12th November 2024 and covers the period from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The geographical focus for the services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, aligning with the postal code TA1 5DA for delivery addresses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the audit and consultancy sector, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive statutory audit services. The contract's substantial value and multi-year span can provide consistent and reliable revenue streams. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, although the contract does not specifically target voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The engagement of a large-scale supplier like KPMG LLP indicates the potential prestige and competitive landscape of this contract, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to enhance their portfolio and grow their business with high-profile public sector clients.

## Notice

Provision of external audit services to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Simply Serve Ltd and Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219a60ab-8431-4559-9312-917a8161e21c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £814,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £814,050 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219a60ab-8431-4559-9312-917a8161e21c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/219a60ab-8431-4559-9312-917a8161e21c
  12th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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