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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST"
published: "2017-03-03"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c135ace-4437-4d02-9c10-f0770a27a638

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## Summary

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for External Audit Services through a direct award under the NHS Shared Business Services framework. This procurement falls under the industry category of Accounting, auditing, and fiscal services (CPV 79200000). The contract was awarded to KPMG LLP effective from 3rd April 2017, with a contract duration until 2nd April 2019. The total contract value is £62,500, and the award notice was published on 3rd March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly those that cater to public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for them. Engaging with the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust could help these businesses expand their client base and establish key connections within the public sector, fostering business growth.

## Notice

External Audit Services - via the NHS Shared Business Services framework for Internal/External/Counter Fraud Services and Well Led framework agreement. SBS/16/PC/ZY/8952/09

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33174d-fe8c-40b4-b27f-3682c94234ad |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE N H S TRUST |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33174d-fe8c-40b4-b27f-3682c94234ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f33174d-fe8c-40b4-b27f-3682c94234ad
  3rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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