Provision of External Audit Services to NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups

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NHS Shared Business Services awarded a contract to Grant Thornton for the provision of external audit services to seven Clinical Commissioning Groups (NHS Central Manchester, NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, NHS North Manchester, NHS Salford, NHS South Manchester, NHS Trafford, and NHS Wigan Borough).

The contract, valued at AUD 830,000, required compliance with the Local Accountability Act 2014, including the appointment of an auditor panel, appointment of a local external auditor by 31 December of the preceding year, eligibility in line with Financial Reporting Council requirements, and a new appointment at least every five years.