---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034c45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-13"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034c45

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## Summary

The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) jointly ran a procurement for External Audit Services. The Authorities sought external auditors to provide high-quality risk-based audits meeting regulatory requirements, deliver accurate services, add value, and offer competitive rates. The procurement aimed to appoint auditors for an initial 3-year contract, with an option to extend up to 7 years. However, due to the lack of suitable tenders in response to the Open Procedure, the Authorities have cancelled the procurement.

This tender for External Audit Services presented by the General Dental Council (GDC) offers opportunities for organisations capable of delivering statutory audit services. Businesses providing annual audits, attending audit committee meetings, and offering a reliable service have the chance to secure a long-term contract. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the required chartered accountancy qualifications can potentially benefit from this opportunity, fostering business growth through long-term service provision to regulatory bodies.

## Notice

The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC)('together the Authorities') are ran a joint procurement for External Audit Services. The Authorities were looking to appoint external auditors who:- will ensure a high-quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements to can.- will deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner.- will work closely with key members of the respective Councils to deliver their objectives.- can additional added value, including insights related to the sector.- can offer competitive rates and provide exceptional service. Due to no suitable tenders, capable of being accepted being received in response to the Open Procedure; the Authorities are now cancelling the procurement. The Authorities will look to secure separate contract for the services in accordance with their relevant organisation procurement policy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authorities were seeking tenders from suitably qualified organisations capable of providing a range of external audit services including (but not restricted to): -Annual statutory audit of the Annual Report and Accounts -Attendance at the Authorities respective Audit Committee meeting to present the audit report and management letter following the annual audit. -Attendance at any Audit Committee Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year -Attendance at any Council Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year. The contract would have been for an initial 3 years, with an annual option to extend up to a maximum of 7 years subject to the performance of the successful supplier.

Renewal: The contract duration will be for an initial three (3) years, the Authorities will have the option to extend the contract increments of 12 months up to a maximum total contract length of seven (7) years, subject to the performance of the successful supplier. The estimated total value of the contract is also stated in II.1.5) and II.2.6) of this notice and is for the entire duration, i.e. including the optional extensions. Renewals subject to performance and agreement by the Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2022 - 13 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | May/June 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £402,000 |
| Lots value | £402,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL DENTAL COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 5LQ |
| 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 | TLG31 Birmingham, TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001049-2023
- 29 Jun 2022 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017823-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bipsolution.com
- http://www.gdc-uk.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=726509238
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Statutory-audit-services./634Z996876
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/634Z996876
- https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/

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