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title: "Provision of External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5e5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-12"
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# Provision of External Audit

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5e5

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## Summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for the provision of external audit services under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) framework, specifically Lot 2 - External Audit. This selective procurement process, governed by a restricted procedure, is open exclusively to suppliers already awarded to this Lot of the framework. With an end date for tender submissions set for 6th January 2025, the procurement stage is currently active. The contract, valued at GBP 900,000 and set to last for 1800 days, focuses on auditing services within the healthcare industry in the Gloucestershire region (UKK13).

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those already familiar with or part of the CCS framework. Successful bidders will benefit from a long-term contract with a reputable NHS Foundation Trust, supporting both service expansion and financial growth. Companies with a solid track record in external audit and those capable of adhering to the strict submission requirements via the Atamis e-portal are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. This opportunity is ideal for firms seeking to bolster their portfolio and establish or enhance a presence in the public healthcare auditing sector.

## Notice

Provivion of External Services using Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) framework Ref RM6188 Lot 2 External Audit and is only open to suppliers awarded to this Lot of the framework

### Lot Information

Lot 1

GHC (Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust) "the Authority" invites Bidders to compete for the Provision of External Audit Services

This procurement is being undertaken as a mini competition utilising the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) framework Ref RM6188 Lot 2 - External Audit and is only open to suppliers awarded to this Lot of the framework.

The Tender information can be found on the Trusts e-Portal (Atamis Health Family) at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Reference - C317476

you must be registered on the Atamis to view the Documents and all bids and communications must be submitted via this e-Portal.

If you require any technical assistance using Atamis, please refer to the Supplier Portal user guide
( https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf ) and/or the helpdesk on 0800 995 6035.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036616-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | £900,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036616-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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