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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9bf5ddb-bc35-4069-a7fa-ef4cdabcc821

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking external audit services for both itself and the Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This contract falls under the statutory audit services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under the CPV code 79212300, has completed the award stage, with the contract awarded on 30 March 2021. Notably, the contract value is £681,000, with a contract period running from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024. The tender was part of a mini-competition via the CCS Framework, concluding its tender period on 30 November 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with expertise in statutory auditing and financial compliance would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts, enhancing their growth potential within the public sector. Engaging with the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust can help position businesses to leverage further projects, given the ongoing need for auditing services across the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of external audit services to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Mini competition via the CCS Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6382fd-a0a2-468a-86fd-c2c72fd29a7d |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £681,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6382fd-a0a2-468a-86fd-c2c72fd29a7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6382fd-a0a2-468a-86fd-c2c72fd29a7d
  14th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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