Provision of External Audit Services to NHS Stockport CCG

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NHS Shared Business Services awarded a contract to KPMG LLP for the provision of external audit services to NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, valued at AUD 171,000.

The service was procured via a mini competition to meet the requirements of the Local Accountability Act 2014, including the appointment of an auditor panel to advise on auditor appointments, the appointment of a local external auditor to audit annual accounts by 31 December of the preceding year, eligibility of the external auditor in line with Financial Reporting Council requirements, appointment terms of up to five years with a new appointment at least every five years, and the possibility of re-appointment for further terms.