---
title: "External Auditor Services - Extension of term of contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034b28"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034b28.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2022-06-27"
---

# External Auditor Services - Extension of term of contract

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034b28

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group is currently overseeing the procurement process titled "External Auditor Services - Extension of term of contract," which falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category. This procurement is at the Award stage, with the contract having been initially signed on 1st April 2017 and set to be extended until 31st March 2023. The procurement method is tender, and the relevant delivery locations encompass areas covered by multiple Clinical Commissioning Groups, including NHS Warrington CCG and NHS Liverpool CCG, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those capable of operating within the NHS and public sector frameworks. Firms that have experience working with Clinical Commissioning Groups or similar organisations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The extension reflects the ongoing need for comprehensive audit services due to structural changes within the Integrated Care Boards, making it an ideal time for qualified companies to seek partnerships and expand their service offerings in this sector.

### Lot Information

External Auditor Services - Extension/modification of contract term

This was originally a contract for 3 + 2 years but due to the formation of the Integrated Care Boards the CCGs wish to extend the contract for 12 further months until 31 March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017538-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,504,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | CHESTER, |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 14:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017538-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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