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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-162f85ff-163a-4ffc-af45-5b37a8eccbde

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services" was conducted by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust in King's Lynn, England. The contract, valued at £136,860, was awarded on 14th December 2021 and will be in effect from 15th December 2021 until 14th December 2024. The procurement was undertaken using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly larger firms with experience in public sector contracts. With the contract spanning three years, prospective suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities to provide comprehensive audit services and meet the criteria outlined in the procurement framework. The successful bidder, KPMG LLP, serves as an example of a suitable contender in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Provision of External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c081015-515e-4d2a-bf91-5857daf8742c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 14 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,860 |
| 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c081015-515e-4d2a-bf91-5857daf8742c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c081015-515e-4d2a-bf91-5857daf8742c
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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