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title: "SPS00619 External Audit Services North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust"
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# SPS00619 External Audit Services North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust

Buyer: NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7225d418-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for external audit services, titled "SPS00619 External Audit Services." This tender falls under the auditing services category and was located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2017, concluding on 31 March 2020. The tender period ended on 7 September 2016. The total value of the contract awarded was £198,000, with the successful supplier being Grant Thornton UK LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for audit firms and financial service providers looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. As the contract spans three years, businesses that specialise in auditing services and have the capability to meet the specific requirements of the NHS Trust will find this an ideal platform for growth. With the emphasis on local suppliers, companies with a strong presence in the North West region are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Following the changes to the local external audit arrangements from the Local Audit Accountability Act 2014, North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust need to procure and locally appoint their own auditors for the year 2017 to 2018 and subsequent financial years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3622ff-32ac-4523-bde3-f1b31a725b8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £198,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £198,000 |
| 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 | NORTH CUMBRIA UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## 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

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3622ff-32ac-4523-bde3-f1b31a725b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b3622ff-32ac-4523-bde3-f1b31a725b8b
  11th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncuh.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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