Tender

Audit services for opted-in principal local government and police bodies in England

PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LTD

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Tender

12 Feb 2017 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd is currently conducting a procurement process for "Audit services for opted-in principal local government and police bodies in England." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a closing date for submissions set for 21st March 2017. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as selective, following a restricted procedure, aimed at providing audit services to local councils, police and crime commissioners, and various other public bodies across England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in public sector audit services and could particularly benefit larger audit firms with the capacity to manage multiple and diverse audits. Businesses equipped with a solid understanding of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the related regulations would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the diverse range of eligible entities, successful bidders may also increase their client base across different local government and public service sectors, thereby enhancing business growth and establishing long-term contractual relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit services for opted-in principal local government and police bodies in England

Notice Description

The procurement will cover the audits of the accounts of all principal local government and police bodies across England that opt-in for the purposes of the appointment of auditors under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the requirements of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015. Eligible entities include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities. Of the current 493 principal local government bodies eligible to opt in, as at 9 February 2017, 282 have responded to the invitation issued on 27 October 2016. The closing date for acceptance is 9 March 2017. PSAA expects to receive acceptances throughout the opt-in period and will maintain an up to date record of bodies joining the scheme on the PSAA website www.psaa.co.uk. The audited bodies covered by the contracts may change over time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77693b69-87ab-491c-b268-e3a8ad1fb17f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
12 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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