The General Dental Council (GDC) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC) (‘together the Authorities’) are running a joint procurement for External Audit Services. The GDC will lead the procurement activities on behalf of the organisations.

The Authorities are looking to appoint external auditors who:

- will ensure a high-quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements to can.

- will deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner.

- will work closely with key members of the respective Councils to deliver their objectives.

- can additional added value, including insights related to the sector.

- can offer competitive rates and provide exceptional service.

For further information on the scope of services or how to tender for this opportunity, please download the Invitation to Tender documents from https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Statutory-audit-services./634Z996876

The Authorities are seeking tender from suitably qualified organisations capable of providing a range of external audit services including (but not restricted to):

-Annual statutory audit of the Annual Report and Accounts

-Attendance at the Authorities respective Audit Committee meeting to present the audit report and management letter following the annual audit.

-Attendance at any Audit Committee Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year

-Attendance at any Council Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year.

The contract will be an initial 3 years, with an annual option to extend up to a maximum of 7 years subject to the performance of the successful supplier.