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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f332f92-f750-496b-8643-45445dcfadd5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2019-04-12"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f332f92-f750-496b-8643-45445dcfadd5

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is currently seeking tenders for External Audit Services, aimed at enhancing the Trust’s accountability and independence in financial reporting. This procurement, classified under business services and specifically auditing services, is scheduled for tender submission until 17th May 2019. The service will be procured through the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework RM3745 Lot 3, requiring that all interested suppliers are pre-registered on the framework. The contract itself will commence on 1st November 2019 and run until 12th May 2024, with the delivery expected at locations including Exeter, Devon and various regions across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing and financial consultancy, particularly those on the CCS framework. Businesses that can demonstrate competitive pricing and quality service are well-positioned to secure this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find engagement in this process particularly beneficial, given the emphasis on providing value for money in public sector procurement. Suppliers should leverage their expertise in statutory audit services to position themselves effectively in this competitive tendering landscape.

## Notice

This Procurement is only open to suppliers listed on CCS framework RM3745 Lot 3 which expressed interest in tendering. Other approaches or tenders shall be rejected. The Trust requires a comprehensive and efficient External Audit Service to assist the Trust in meeting its roles and responsibilities, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. The Trust therefore seeks to procure this service via the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework RM3745 Lot 3 Audit - External Audit Services using a further competition to select the service provider offering the best value for money based on price and quality. The following listed services are required: Statutory Audit of the Trust and the Charitable Fund for Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c17e6e-d3f0-407f-800c-ab9aa0d27f19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 12 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 2ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c17e6e-d3f0-407f-800c-ab9aa0d27f19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4c17e6e-d3f0-407f-800c-ab9aa0d27f19
  12th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=28081&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Provenance

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