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title: "Contract for the Provision of External Audit Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB)"
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# Contract for the Provision of External Audit Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0975963-900f-486e-ab9c-e8903b257be5

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The contract title is "Contract for the Provision of External Audit Services for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB)". The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 9th November 2022 and ends on 31st December 2027. The tender period ended on 21st September 2022, with a contract value of £1,143,700 in GBP.

This contract award provides an opportunity for businesses in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry. Companies specialising in external audit services, particularly those experienced in working with public sector organisations like NHS trusts, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process was completed through the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit & Assurance Services Framework RM6188. Businesses interested in providing audit services to public sector entities in the South West region of the United Kingdom should consider exploring similar tender opportunities in the future.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) have awarded a contract for External Audit Services on behalf of NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB) to Grant Thornton UK LLP, through Further competition via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit & Assurance Services Framework RM6188 (Lot 2: External Audit)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97866e1-642c-42ed-95b6-1979a79b9f65 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2022 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,143,700 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2022 at 00:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97866e1-642c-42ed-95b6-1979a79b9f65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d97866e1-642c-42ed-95b6-1979a79b9f65
  9th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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