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Provision of External Audit services

WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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Award

01 Mar 2017 at 16:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of external audit services. The tender, designated as WEA 37, was classified under accounting, auditing and fiscal services. It was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th November 2016. The contract commenced on 26th January 2017 and will run until 25th January 2020, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom. The successful bid was awarded to Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP on 16th January 2017, and the award notice was published on 1st March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and compliance, particularly those with experience in charity auditing. Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts would include registered auditors with a robust understanding of VAT, tax advice, and the ability to support non-profit organisations in financial governance. By entering this sector, businesses can expand their service offerings and develop pivotal long-term relationships with charitable organisations and educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit services

Notice Description

The Workers' Educational Association is seeking Tenders for: The provision of an External Audit function to undertake a number of specific audits each year. Tenders are to be from suitably qualified and experienced registered auditors with significant charity auditing experience, for the function of external audit to include the following:- (i) Auditing of annual accounts for the WEA as a whole and for WEA Scotland as a separate entity in the current Charity SORP format; (ii) VAT and tax advice and assistance, both within the UK and Scotland (iii) Attendance at Audit Committee and Trustees' meetings as required; (iv) To provide advice and support to the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Finance and Business Planning on accounting issues from time to time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daa456f-43d9-41fd-bf76-83bff7db1961
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2017 - 25 Jan 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
T Wiles
Contact Email
twiles@wea.org.uk
Contact Phone
07826917561

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2A 4XW
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton East & Shoreditch
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE CLARK WHITEHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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