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title: "External Audit Service"
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# External Audit Service

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d05f864-4c84-4e7a-9bab-4f0ec09f1565

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## Summary

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for an external audit service, designated for the industry category of business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender, which falls under the "services" procurement category, was awarded via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2. The procurement method was selective, and the contract, valued at GBP 352,750, commenced on 1st July 2024 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2028. The procurement has now reached the award stage as of 8th October 2024. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands region, specifically in Lincoln, United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in external audit services to engage in long-term collaboration and gain significant industry recognition. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality audit and assurance services. The contract's selective procurement method indicates that only pre-qualified suppliers from the existing framework were invited to bid, ensuring a competitive yet streamlined process. Forvis Mazars LLP, a large-scale audit firm, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the high standards and expertise required for this opportunity. SMEs considering entering similar frameworks can leverage such opportunities for sustained business growth and enhanced market presence.

## Notice

The Authority requires External Audit Services to audit the organisations financial statements and annual reports. This a a call-off contract awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Audit and Assurance Services Framework RM6188 Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4303d4b-09c8-42b0-8c18-514a6f0d3f0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £352,750 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN, |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN5 7JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4303d4b-09c8-42b0-8c18-514a6f0d3f0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4303d4b-09c8-42b0-8c18-514a6f0d3f0c
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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