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title: "Mini Competition for External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-707a3dec-067a-4b11-bc97-5714fb05e0b2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LTE GROUP"
published: "2021-05-26"
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# Mini Competition for External Audit Services

Buyer: LTE GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707a3dec-067a-4b11-bc97-5714fb05e0b2

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by LTE Group, which issued a Mini Competition for External Audit Services, primarily in the statutory audit services sector. This contract is aimed at providing external audit services over a three-year period, with a potential one-year extension. The contract, worth £555,000, is located in the North West of England, and was awarded on 26th May 2021, following a tender period that ended on 26th April 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 15th June 2021 and will conclude on 14th June 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the financial auditing services sector, particularly for firms capable of delivering external audit services with adherence to NHS standards. Companies with expertise in statutory and financial auditing will find this project well-suited for their capabilities. Furthermore, understanding the intricacies of public sector procurement can provide a competitive edge, as engaging with this contract can help businesses establish themselves within the public sector and grow through future contracts.

## Notice

External audit services for a 3 year period, with an option to extend a further 12 months under the NHS SBS Framework, SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c49adb0-8f0b-484a-920b-f61e77075c66 |
| 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 | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2021 - 14 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £555,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £555,000 |
| 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 | LTE GROUP |
| Locality | OPENSHAW |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M11 2WH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c49adb0-8f0b-484a-920b-f61e77075c66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c49adb0-8f0b-484a-920b-f61e77075c66
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ltegroup.co.uk/

## Provenance

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