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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-29"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f0ef9c4-5419-4c60-83fc-1ab0b629ba66

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## Summary

The General Dental Council (GDC) is conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, with the tender published on 29 June 2022. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically for statutory audit services, aimed at enhancing the auditing capabilities of both the GDC and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The tender is open and has a submission deadline of 1 August 2022. Successful auditing services will commence on 14 November 2022 and last until 13 November 2025, with a total contract value of £402,000. The primary delivery location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in audit and financial services to expand their client base, particularly those that can demonstrate competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity due to their ability to offer tailored services and flexibility compared to larger firms. Companies equipped to provide reliable, risk-based audit solutions and insights into best practices within the sector will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) ('together the Authorities') are running a joint procurement for External Audit Services. The GDC will lead the procurement activities on behalf of the organisations. The Authorities are looking to appoint external auditors who: - will ensure a high-quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements to can. - will deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner. - will work closely with key members of the respective Councils to deliver their objectives. - can additional added value, including insights related to the sector. - can offer competitive rates and provide exceptional service. For further information on the scope of services or how to tender for this opportunity, please download the Invitation to Tender documents from https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Statutory-audit-services./634Z996876

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad8bdb0-e20d-4fb9-80b4-b4e1af75415d |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £402,000 |
| 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 DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1G 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad8bdb0-e20d-4fb9-80b4-b4e1af75415d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad8bdb0-e20d-4fb9-80b4-b4e1af75415d
  29th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Statutory-audit-services./634Z996876
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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