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title: "External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84fd2f1d-eb12-4fe3-9fad-c491a123ca8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2021-03-17"
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# External Audit

Buyer: WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84fd2f1d-eb12-4fe3-9fad-c491a123ca8a

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## Summary

The contract titled "External Audit" was initiated by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, focusing on administration, defence, and social security services. The procurement process, classified as selective, involved a budget of £75,000 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The contract period spanned from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, with the award notice published on 17th March 2021. This process provides external audit services for the financial year 2020/2021, specifically for the location of Walsall, England.

This tender presents opportunities for large auditing firms looking to expand their presence in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in external auditing and compliance, particularly those familiar with NHS operations, would be ideally suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with tendering processes such as this can significantly contribute to business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

## Notice

To cover the external audit fees for year 2020/2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28088cc9-81ec-4293-857b-ed6dfd1ca9a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Catalogue purchase |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS2 9PS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Pleck |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28088cc9-81ec-4293-857b-ed6dfd1ca9a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28088cc9-81ec-4293-857b-ed6dfd1ca9a0
  17th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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