---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b5f6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-12"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b5f6

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of external audit services. The procurement, titled "External Audit Services," falls under the statutory audit services industry category and covers services for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Simply Serve Ltd, and Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. The process, which culminated on 12 November 2024, used a limited procurement method without prior publication due to falling outside the directive's application scope. The procurement was primarily focused on services to be delivered at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton (UKK23 area), with a key provider being KPMG LLP.

This tender presents notable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, particularly those capable of meeting NHS standards and requirements. Large auditing firms with a robust track record, like KPMG LLP, which was awarded the contract, would be well-positioned for such opportunities. The nature of the procurement method suggests that businesses already present within relevant frameworks might have a competitive advantage. Participating in these tenders can offer long-term relationships with major health organisations and stability through recurring audit contracts.

## Notice

Provision of external audit services to Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Simply Serve Ltd and Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd.

### Procurement Information

Mini competition via CCS Framework RM6188

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036640-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036640-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://home.kpmg.com
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

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