Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c04-c2d7-7185-964f-7627ad72e592/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-external-statutory-audit-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the provision of External (Statutory) Audit Services [North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-of-england-commercial-procurement-collaborative-noe-cpc) Estimated value £100,000 to £10,000,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 11 Nov 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The purpose of this procurement exercise is to establish a framework agreement for the provision of External (Statutory) Audit Services for NHS Trusts. Services to be provided in accordance with the directions set out in the National Health Service Act 2006 as amended and contained within the National Audit Office Code of Audit Practice. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the In-tend eTendering portal at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home) Candidates wishing to be considered for this agreement must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement specific information through this portal. To register interest: - Go to ‘Current Tender Opportunities’ from the eTendering portal login page: [in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home) This will provide you with a full list of current tender opportunities. For the project you are interested in click on “View Details” in the initial project view. - If you are not a registered user of In-tend follow the “Register” tab otherwise follow the “Login” link and enter email address and password. - From this tender management screen you will be presented will a fuller overview of the project and if interested you are able to “Express Interest”. “Expressing interest” is not responding to the project, you will now have to complete the questionnaire and submit your response within the timescales indicated. - Go to the “Tenders” section and click on “My Tenders”, click on “View Details” within the project you are interested and you will now be able access attached documents and questionnaires that require completing as part of your response. Any sections indicated in red are awaiting your completion. Further guidance on how to access and respond to the opportunity is available in the ‘Guidance for Suppliers’ tab which is available for downloading from the main portal login page: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/BuyerProfiles). For any support in submitting your response please contact In-tend Support team at (or call 0845 557 8079/+44 (0)114 4070065 Read full description ## CPV classification Accounting, auditing and fiscal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dfa39f2f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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