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title: "Knowsley Housing Trust External Audit Contract Mini-Competition via NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review Framework"
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# Knowsley Housing Trust External Audit Contract Mini-Competition via NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review Framework

Buyer: FIRST ARK GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1d42056-f4ae-416f-8cd7-6560c1099ef2

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## Summary

The Knowsley Housing Trust External Audit Contract, initiated by First Ark Group, is a competitive tender seeking external audit services from qualified organisations participating in the NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review Framework. The contract value is set at £300,000 and the procurement process followed a selective method, concluded with the award on 16 January 2018. The contract period runs from 17 January 2018 to 16 January 2023, with the procurement process being completed prior to the contract's start date. This opportunity is located in the North West of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for professional services firms with expertise in auditing, particularly those that are agile and capable of delivering counter-fraud strategies within the healthcare sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for organisations of this size. Engaging in this project can not only enhance your portfolio but also provide valuable experience in working with a significant public sector client such as First Ark Group.

## Notice

Knowsley Housing Trust sought bids from organisations participating on NHS Shared Business Services Audit Services Counter Fraud and Well Led Review - Lot 1 External Audit Service to provide an external audit service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc405925-a799-46a4-91cb-b848fa2c7668 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2018 - 16 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | FIRST ARK GROUP |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc405925-a799-46a4-91cb-b848fa2c7668

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc405925-a799-46a4-91cb-b848fa2c7668
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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