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title: "Provision of External Audit Services - Lots for Birmingham and Black Country CCGs (Lot-5 Walsall CCG)"
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# Provision of External Audit Services - Lots for Birmingham and Black Country CCGs (Lot-5 Walsall CCG)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-289a1e91-1293-4047-a6ad-b98fabbda20a

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking external audit services for the Walsall CCG as part of their procurement process that is now complete. The tender, titled "Provision of External Audit Services - Lots for Birmingham and Black Country CCGs (Lot-5 Walsall CCG)", was initiated through a tender process. The relevant services are classified under the CPV code for auditing services (79212000). The tender period ended on 7 September 2016, followed by a contract period scheduled to run from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The awarded contract value is £44,800 and was granted to Grant Thornton UK LLP on 19 December 2016.

This procurement process presents opportunities for large audit firms that specialise in statutory audit services, particularly those familiar with the requirements of the NHS and public sector auditing. Businesses with experience in providing high-quality auditing services and a solid understanding of the ISA 260 (UK&I) standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can help firms strengthen their presence in the public sector, expand their portfolio, and potentially secure long-term relationships with commissioning bodies like the NHS.

## Notice

Statutory Audit Services in line with ISA 260 (UK&I) including Audit Opinion on Annual Accounts and Value For Money Opinion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21183ca1-d4af-4154-9094-59f62944f118 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,800 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2017 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21183ca1-d4af-4154-9094-59f62944f118

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21183ca1-d4af-4154-9094-59f62944f118
  28th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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