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title: "RFL - External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b26617c8-6151-435f-a799-bc994cbb80fc"
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# RFL - External Audit

Buyer: PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b26617c8-6151-435f-a799-bc994cbb80fc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust, facilitated by Partners Procurement Service, for the provision of external audit services, specifically classified under statutory audit services. The contract, valued at £930,000, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021 and is set to conclude on 30th November 2024. The location for service delivery is London, United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the auditing and professional services sector, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in statutory audit services may find this as an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, enhancing their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

External Audit services for the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fd0bb-a512-468e-8df8-ab0e0f7d2462 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £930,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £930,000 |
| 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 | PARTNERS PROCUREMENT SERVICE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fd0bb-a512-468e-8df8-ab0e0f7d2462

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89fd0bb-a512-468e-8df8-ab0e0f7d2462
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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