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title: "External Audit"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)"
published: "2019-12-11"
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# External Audit

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f281a5-f2ae-488f-95e0-7164e1f4c078

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) is seeking services for an External Audit under an open procurement process. The contract, valued at £300,000, is primarily focused on accounting and auditing services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st October 2019 and will run until 30th September 2023. The tender process was completed on 3rd July 2019, with the award date recorded as 16th October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the accounting and auditing sector, particularly those capable of providing independent audit opinions that meet international standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this contract is suitable for them. Businesses that have experience with similar public sector audits or those looking to expand their service offerings in this domain will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

## Notice

To provide an independent and expert opinions on the GMC's annual report and accounts and also on the accounts of the Board of Trustees for the GMC Staff Pension Fund (appointment as auditors to the pension scheme is subject to the approval of the Trustees). Such audit opinions to comply with International Standards on Auditing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b7a840-6ec6-4fc3-9537-489a483c7b2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b7a840-6ec6-4fc3-9537-489a483c7b2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40b7a840-6ec6-4fc3-9537-489a483c7b2f
  11th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC158864
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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