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title: "External Audit Services"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56d10322-81ac-4452-8689-7c94fa8a87ee

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## Summary

The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) are currently engaged in a joint procurement process for External Audit Services, with the GDC leading the activities. This tender, identified as BIP704381437, is classified under statutory audit services within the services sector. The tender period is set to conclude on 1st August 2022, while the actual contract is anticipated to commence on 14th November 2022 and run until 13th November 2025. This procurement is situated in the UK, and the buyer for this process is BIP Solutions Limited, based in Birmingham.

This procurement opportunity can lead to significant business growth for auditing firms, particularly those that can deliver high-quality, risk-based audit services compliant with regulatory and legal requirements. Businesses that excel in providing timely, reliable audit services, can offer additional value such as sector insights, and demonstrate competitive pricing are encouraged to participate. As this tender encompasses a broad spectrum of geographical delivery addresses, including regions across the UK and various territories, a diverse range of businesses will find opportunities to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.5 Instead of: PS402000 Read: PS525000 The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)('together the Authorities') are running a joint procurement for External Audit Services. The GDC will lead the procurement activities on behalf of the organisations. The Authorities are looking to appoint external auditors who:- will ensure a high-quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements to can.- will deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner.- will work closely with key members of the respective Councils to deliver their objectives.- can additional added value, including insights related to the sector.- can offer competitive rates and provide exceptional service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bef1ac-7221-4595-acaa-002eacd7c8d4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B62 9QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | Halesowen North |
| Westminster constituency | Halesowen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 08:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bef1ac-7221-4595-acaa-002eacd7c8d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bef1ac-7221-4595-acaa-002eacd7c8d4
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Statutory-audit-services./634Z996876
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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