--- title: "Provision of External Audit" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-09-26" --- # Provision of External Audit Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a35b.json) ## Summary County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), along with its charity and subsidiary Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL), is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit services. The procurement process covers the auditing of financial accounts for the CDDFT Group, the Trust's financial accounts and Quality Report, the financial accounts of the Trust's Charity, and SCL's financial accounts. Classified under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000), this service is sought for a duration of 1080 days with potential for an optional extension of 2 x 12 months. The open procedure began on 26th September 2024, with the tender submission deadline on 15th November 2024, and the award period starting on 29th November 2024. The provision of services is specified for the UKC region, and electronic catalogue submissions are required. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced in healthcare and public sector audits. Suppliers with robust capabilities in financial account examination and compliance with the National Audit Office's Code of Audit Practice will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive audit services to large healthcare organisations will benefit from this contract, potentially securing a long-term relationship with a leading NHS Foundation Trust. The scale and scope of the auditing requirements indicate substantial business growth, providing extensive engagement over nearly three years with the possibility of further extensions. ## 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). ### Lot Information Lot Lot 1 County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT), County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity 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 * * Lot 1: The CDDFT Group and Trust financial accounts including an independent examination of the financial accounts of the Trust's Charity. Options: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months. Renewal: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months. Lot 2 Synchronicity Care Ltd (SCL)fully owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) 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 financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL). * Lot 2: The financial accounts of the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL). Options: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months Renewal: Optional extension of 2 X 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030885-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 19:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030885-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://cddft.nhs.uk/ - https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=4683&Culture=en-GB ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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