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title: "External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5f101e5-195d-4d8d-a254-6cd755db9f92"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2020-09-08"
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# External Audit

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5f101e5-195d-4d8d-a254-6cd755db9f92

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is currently engaged in a tender process for an External Audit, classified under auditing services (CPV: 79212000). The procurement is in the active stage and was published on 13 August 2020, with a tender period that ended on 2 September 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 3 September 2020 and conclude on 4 September 2020. This procurement opportunity has a projected value of £420,000, with a minimum threshold of £400,000, and it is specifically for suppliers who have been awarded to Lot 3 "Audit" of the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3745: Management Consultancy. The delivery location for the services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are part of the Crown Commercial Service Framework. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous bidding opportunity, as they are explicitly considered suitable, while larger firms must also meet the criteria related to prior award eligibility. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by establishing relationships with NHS entities, enhancing the profile of audit service providers in the public sector.

## Notice

Only suppliers awarded to Lot 3 "Audit" of the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3745: Management Consultancy will be eligible to participate in this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a957c-b6ed-4361-b584-543a069e20a2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2020 - 4 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL53 7AN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | College |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2020 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a957c-b6ed-4361-b584-543a069e20a2
- 13 Aug 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a957c-b6ed-4361-b584-543a069e20a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a957c-b6ed-4361-b584-543a069e20a2
  8th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34190&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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