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title: "THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUPS"
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# THE PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE ESSEX CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUPS

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-851757c1-c352-420d-a044-e13349c32502

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups seeking external audit services through a tender initiated by Attain Health Management Services. The contract, valued at £976,500, is classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV code 79210000) and was awarded to KPMG LLP. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2021. This procurement process followed the CCS Consultancy One Framework Contract and was classified as a further competition approach, with all activities taking place in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the auditing services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to apply, given the procurement's nature and emphasis on inclusivity. Companies that specialise in audit, compliance, and consulting could benefit greatly from engaging in future similar tenders within the healthcare industry, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs outlined in the contract.

## Notice

This notice is to advise the outcome of a Request for Further Competition (RFX) procurement process for External Audit Services for Essex Clinical Commissioning Groups. This procurement was conducted by using the CCS Consultancy One Framework Contract ref RM721/L2 - Lot 5.4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7da1846-9386-42d4-97cf-563f679fe7a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £976,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £976,500 |
| 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | RAYLEIGH, ESSEX |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS6 7QF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Wheatley |
| Westminster constituency | Rayleigh and Wickford |
| 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

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7da1846-9386-42d4-97cf-563f679fe7a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7da1846-9386-42d4-97cf-563f679fe7a7
  22nd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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