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title: "CA14899 - RFH - 5338-18 - Royal Free London Provision of External Audit Services"
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# CA14899 - RFH - 5338-18 - Royal Free London Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92217199-bad9-4be9-8a22-c98498985a1e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of external audit services by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, managed by Partners Procurement Service (PPS), has reached the award stage. This was an open procurement process under the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub. The procurement specifically targeted the auditing services industry, classified under the CPV code 79212000. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 14th August 2025, with the contract running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specializing in auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate in this procurement, showcasing the inclusivity of the process in fostering business development. Ernst & Young LLP's successful bid highlights the critical need for expertise in external auditing within the healthcare sector, encouraging similar firms to engage in future tenders. This contract, valued at £2,416,250, underscores the substantial business potential within the public sector, particularly for firms offering specialised, high-quality audit services.

## Notice

Partners Procurement Service ("PPS") on behalf of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is issuing an Invitation to Tender ("ITT") in connection with a competitive procurement of External Audit Services under the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Services and Advisory Consultancy Services Framework (Ref: 2024/S 000-002425), Lot 1. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14899. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14899 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d5e0a7-aafa-4f3d-804b-84058ed61e58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,416,250 |
| 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 | PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE (PPS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N19 5NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Junction |
| Westminster constituency | Islington North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 07:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d5e0a7-aafa-4f3d-804b-84058ed61e58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d5e0a7-aafa-4f3d-804b-84058ed61e58
  14th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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