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title: "CA4370 - SBS/16/PC/ZY/8952: External Audit Services mini competition for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust"
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# CA4370 - SBS/16/PC/ZY/8952: External Audit Services mini competition for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Buyer: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-653b177b-f296-4a4e-8b75-9d126117c82f

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to the External Audit Services mini-competition for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, identified as CA4370. The tender, which falls within the auditing services industry, has recently concluded with an award to Grant Thornton UK LLP on 26th February 2018. The contract commences on 1st April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 25th February 2018. The buying organisation is located at Park View Offices, Blackburn, England, with a postal code of BB2 3HH.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the auditing and consultancy sectors, to engage with the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and gain experience in delivering public services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, given the focus on inclusivity within the procurement process. Businesses that can effectively provide auditing services during the contract period will be best positioned to participate and potentially expand their portfolio by proving their capabilities in delivering high-quality external audit services.

## Notice

This agreement will provide an an opportunity to all suppliers on LOT 1 of the above framework to provide External Services for East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA4370. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA4370 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e0f563-3bb5-460c-97f6-2c949635359a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,900 |
| 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 | EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 3HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e0f563-3bb5-460c-97f6-2c949635359a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14e0f563-3bb5-460c-97f6-2c949635359a
  26th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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