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title: "Provision of External Audit"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-26"
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# Provision of External Audit

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d88c8196-972c-4a43-b240-372f3a602a08

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## Summary

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is seeking to procure external auditing services for itself, its charity, and its subsidiary Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL). This open procedure, classified under CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, is active and located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a closing date set for 29th November 2024. Key dates to note include the contract start date on 1st February 2025 and end date on 31st January 2028. The total value of the contract is estimated at £300,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given their suitability for this procurement. The successful bidder will be responsible for auditing financial accounts and quality reports for CDDFT, its charity, and SCL. Businesses with expertise in compliance with the Code of Audit Practice by the National Audit Office and relevant auditing standards stand a good chance of securing this contract, fostering business growth and establishing a significant foothold within the NHS framework.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity and Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL) have a requirement for the Provision of an Audit Service, , in accordance with the Code of Audit Practice issued by the National Audit Office and applicable auditing standards, covering: * The CDDFT Group and Trust financial accounts & Trust's Quality Report * The financial accounts of the Trust's Charity * The financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL). You can apply for this opportunity using below link after 48.00 hours of this publication. https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4683&Culture=en-GB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57f88-297d-49e7-b5cd-c4bd0bab90a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2024 at 19:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57f88-297d-49e7-b5cd-c4bd0bab90a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca57f88-297d-49e7-b5cd-c4bd0bab90a6
  26th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4683&Culture=en-GB

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