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title: "HPFT - External Audit Service 2018-2021"
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# HPFT - External Audit Service 2018-2021

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5799d72c-13e6-4ace-8288-92d5dc3dedbe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "HPFT - External Audit Service 2018-2021" contract was conducted by Hertfordshire NHS Procurement, aimed at delivering external audit services for the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. This tender falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category, with a contract valued at £250,000 and a minimum value of £150,000. The tender period concluded on 15 December 2017, and the contract commenced on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2021. This contract was awarded to KPMG LLP, with the official award date being 17 March 2018 and the announcement published on 31 July 2018.

This external audit service contract presents significant opportunities for service-oriented businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public sector. Companies specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, particularly large firms with extensive experience and established credentials in the healthcare sector, may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in these types of contracts can facilitate growth and enhance a firm's portfolio through valuable public sector partnerships.

## Notice

External Audit Services on behalf Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1840f9f-bfc6-4b03-9aa9-5400ed683aaf |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE NHS PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| 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

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2018 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1840f9f-bfc6-4b03-9aa9-5400ed683aaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1840f9f-bfc6-4b03-9aa9-5400ed683aaf
  31st July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertsprocurement.nhs.uk/

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