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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67e935d2-c078-4afa-a69b-451ce50b8dd6

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## Summary

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services (CPV code 79212000). The contract, valued at £165,000 including VAT, was awarded to KPMG LLP, a large-scale organisation. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The procurement process moved from the tender phase, which ended on 31 May 2024, to the award stage on the same date with the contract commencing on 1 June 2024 and concluding on 31 May 2025. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business development opportunities, particularly for firms specialised in providing rigorous auditing services to large health institutions. Specifically, auditing firms capable of handling high-value contracts and those with existing credentials in the public healthcare sector, such as those familiar with NHS Foundation Trust requirements, are well-suited for similar future opportunities. Engagements like this can enhance a firm's portfolio, demonstrate capability in managing comprehensive audits, and pave the way for securing further contracts in both public and private sectors.

## Notice

External Audit Services - 1 year PS165,000 (Inc.VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c158c723-d1e6-44cc-9549-ce8405f0ab03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH EAST COAST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH10 9BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c158c723-d1e6-44cc-9549-ce8405f0ab03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c158c723-d1e6-44cc-9549-ce8405f0ab03
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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