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title: "External Audit Services to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board"
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# External Audit Services to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15863211-4b62-4558-966b-19b6d715064d

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for External Audit Services to KPMG LLP. The contract, valued at £660,000 ex. VAT, commenced on 1st April 2023 and is initially for 2 years with potential extensions. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st March 2023 with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2027. The contract was awarded following a Direct Award process under the NHS Shared Business Services Internal and External Audit Framework.

This opportunity for providing External Audit Services to the NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board suits businesses in the auditing services industry. Small and medium enterprises are considered suitable for this procurement. The buying organisation, the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, located in Aldershot, United Kingdom, has sought these services to enhance their financial assurance procedures. Businesses interested in providing audit services may find this tender lucrative for expanding their operations within the public sector.

## Notice

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) (the Commissioner) has awarded a contract for the provision of External Audit Services to KPMG LLP. The procurement followed the Direct Award process as set out in the buyer's guide of the NHS Shared Business Services Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Framework, SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024. The contract has been awarded under Lot 1 - Provision of External Audit Services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2023 and has been awarded for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods (i.e. 2 + 1 + 1) at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. The estimated total contract value is PS660,000 ex. VAT. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services procured through this procurement process are fully regulated under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015), and the process has been undertaken in full accordance with the law.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93314b45-5036-468e-92e2-9592da94922e |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | ALDERSHOT |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU11 1AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Rushmoor |
| Electoral ward | Wellington |
| Westminster constituency | Aldershot |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2023 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93314b45-5036-468e-92e2-9592da94922e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93314b45-5036-468e-92e2-9592da94922e
  7th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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