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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2021-03-05"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64448d14-ab0d-4ff5-8264-45a70b9b5a97

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, seeking proposals for the "Provision of External Audit Services" within the financial auditing sector. The procurement was conducted under a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3745, with the award finalised on 7 December 2020. The contract has a total value of £400,000 and is set to run from 1 January 2021 to 1 January 2024, with delivery addresses located in the East of England. The tender period concluded on 18 November 2020.

This award presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly large firms with the capacity to manage extensive contracts. Interested businesses in this sector can leverage their expertise to partner with NHS organisations or compete in future tenders as public sector auditing requirements evolve. Engaging with established frameworks can further enhance their competitive edge in securing similar contracts.

## Notice

Provision of External Audit Services to NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCG. Procured under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM3745 via a further competition process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6b5d-71b5-4c28-82da-25f7c81cce86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 03221420 - Cauliflower
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 21:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6b5d-71b5-4c28-82da-25f7c81cce86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6b5d-71b5-4c28-82da-25f7c81cce86
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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