---
title: "External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES"
published: "2016-11-24"
---

# External Audit

Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "External Audit" services was initiated by the South of England Procurement Services. This tender falls under the financial auditing services category, specifically providing statutory audit services to various Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 24th November 2016, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The procurement method used was classified as "Other", and it was completed after the tender period ended on 26th August 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the auditing sector, particularly those that are able to deliver high-quality external audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this process particularly relevant, given their suitability to compete in this area. The contract, valued at £446,689, was awarded to Ernst and Young LLP following the completion of the procurement process, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to secure government contracts in this field.

## Notice

External Audit Services Further Competition under CCS Framework RM1502/Lot 5.4 for the following CCGs: NHS Brighton and Hove CCG NHS Crawley CCG NHS Horsham and Mid-Sussex CCG NHS Coastal West Sussex CCG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814c169f-61ec-4428-98e7-2ee84ffcc3fd |
| 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 | 24 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £446,689 |
| 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 | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT SERVICES |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2016 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814c169f-61ec-4428-98e7-2ee84ffcc3fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814c169f-61ec-4428-98e7-2ee84ffcc3fd
  24th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aff4314b-6372-409b-985e-e69e3696ae0d.json.