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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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buyer: "NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ded963dd-04a5-45cc-9f07-ceb8af3361f4

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## Summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is currently seeking bids for the provision of external audit services, with the procurement process initiated through an open tender. The contract, identified as FIN-00000313, is in the active tendering stage, set to end on 25 June 2021. The successful bidder will provide services for a term of up to 10 years, commencing from 22 February 2022, in the accounting and auditing services industry, primarily catering to the UK and European markets from their base in London, postal code W1B 1PZ.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with capabilities in external financial audits that comply with the Public Contracts Regulations. Given its recurrent nature, firms with a strong background in long-term partnerships and statutory account preparation, as framed by financial reporting standards, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Potential bidders should note the significance of adhering to national audit regulations and demonstrate a robust understanding of the sector to enhance their prospects for success.

## Notice

We are inviting Registered Auditors to bid for the external audit of our financial statements for a term of up to 10 years, starting with the year ending 31 March 2022. We are subject to the Public Contracts Regulations and our policies and processes comply with those Regulations in full. We follow the Treasury's Financial Reporting Manual in the preparation of our statutory accounts, to the extent that it clarifies or builds on the financial reporting requirements in the Charities SORP. Full details of our statutory accounting requirements are set out in The Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (Form of Accounts) Determination 2010 which are reproduced on the last pages of our published annual report and accounts. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5c52bf-e2f0-4033-84f8-3f785be2db61 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 26 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 1PZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5c52bf-e2f0-4033-84f8-3f785be2db61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b5c52bf-e2f0-4033-84f8-3f785be2db61
  26th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nmc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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