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title: "External Audit Service"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST"
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# External Audit Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54661be5-a905-4b17-bad4-617c6b7f8262

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust for "External Audit Service" has been completed. This tender falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" (CPV 79000000). The contract involves auditing the organisation's financial statements and annual reports. The awarded contract, valued at £304,000, commenced on 1st July 2024 and will end on 30th June 2028. This call-off contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2, and the procurement method used was selective. The procurement occurred in the East Midlands, with the main delivery address in Lincoln (postal code LN5 7JH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses involved in audit and assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find such opportunities particularly accessible due to the call-off contract’s suitability for SMEs. Companies with substantial experience in auditing large-scale, complex organisations will be well-suited to compete. This long-term contract offers stability and a valuable client relationship with a reputable NHS trust in the East Midlands region.

## Notice

The Authority requires External Audit Services to audit the organisations financial statements and annual reports. This a a call-off contract awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb34c097-cd9f-4873-9fe4-05ea1c465fc1 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN, |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb34c097-cd9f-4873-9fe4-05ea1c465fc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb34c097-cd9f-4873-9fe4-05ea1c465fc1
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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