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title: "External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-843d5f61-4d1e-4e27-8537-d9a1a24a082a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS South West - Acutes, which has awarded a contract for External Audit Services under industry category 79000000 (Business services). This tender was conducted through a further competition held within the CCS framework RM3745 Lot 3. The contract, valued at £404,000 and commenced on 1 November 2019, will run until 31 October 2024. The award notice was published on 23 July 2021, marking the official announcement of the contract completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the auditing and financial consulting sectors, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in accounting, statutory audit services, and financial auditing will be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in such tenders not only supports business growth but also strengthens relationships with public sector clients, paving the way for sustained contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

The contract for External Audit Services was selected through a further competition conducted within CCS framework RM3745 Lot 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee27c65e-6a2d-4cd9-bc70-0daf7a4b922c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £404,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 23 Jul 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee27c65e-6a2d-4cd9-bc70-0daf7a4b922c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee27c65e-6a2d-4cd9-bc70-0daf7a4b922c
  23rd July 2021 - Awarded contract 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

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