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title: "Provision of an External Audit Service"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of an External Audit Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-668f33a0-f68f-4892-91bb-b571d270e032

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of an External Audit Service has been completed by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This tender, classified under statutory audit services with a CPV code 79212300, involves the delivery of services to the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Gloucester. Initiated as a selective procurement method through a call-off from framework RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS), the process reached the award stage on 1st May 2025. The award was published on 13th May 2025, with Deloitte LLP being the supplier selected. The contract period extends from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2030, inclusive of potential extensions, making it crucial for service providers to maintain attentiveness to contract timelines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large audit firms to grow their business by providing comprehensive audit services to a prestigious NHS Foundation Trust and related entities. With a contract value of £2,380,500, it caters specifically to organisations experienced in statutory and auditing services, capable of handling the complexities associated with public healthcare financials. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger audit firms can leverage this contract to solidify their foothold in the public health sector, demonstrating their capacity to manage extensive audit requirements, enhance their portfolio, and forge long-term relationships within the NHS framework.

## Notice

A Call-Off award under framework RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) for Provision of an External Audit Service for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT) which also encompass GHNHSFT's: Charity: Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity (registered charity no: 1051606) and wholly owned subsidiary: Gloucestershire Hospitals Subsidiary Company Limited (GMS) (registered company no: 11124256) Additional information: CALL-OFF INITIAL PERIOD: Three (3) Years, to cover External Audits: o FY 25/26 o FY 26/27 o FY 27/28 CALL-OFF OPTIONAL EXTENSION PERIOD: Option to extend for two (2) periods of twelve (12) months. Totalling a maximum contract period of five (5) years, to cover External Audits: o FY 28/29 o FY 29/30

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6427bed7-37b0-4651-9c9d-0e1b8aefe5c3 |
| 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,380,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,380,500 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6427bed7-37b0-4651-9c9d-0e1b8aefe5c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6427bed7-37b0-4651-9c9d-0e1b8aefe5c3
  13th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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