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Forensic Review - AWARD

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Forensic Review" under the Auditing services industry category (CPV: 79212000), specifically targeting financial and fraud audit services. This contract award follows a tendering process conducted through further competition from the CCS RM 6188 Framework, Lot 3. Key dates included the closing date for submissions on 21 October 2024, with the contract period commencing on 18 November 2024 and concluding on 31 January 2025. The contract's location covers a wide range of regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. Jessica Prince from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council served as the contact point for this procurement, which has now moved to the award stage, with PwC LLP securing the contract worth GBP 85,827.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for auditing firms, specifically those with expertise in financial and fraud auditing services, to engage in public sector work and expand their portfolio. Businesses capable of conducting thorough forensic reviews and with experience in adhering to detailed Statements of Requirements would find this tender suited for their growth strategies. Although opportunities were not particularly directed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with established auditing practices stand to benefit significantly from participating in such public tenders, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility through association with high-profile public projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forensic Review - AWARD

Notice Description

A forensic review is required following an internal review into particular activity. Further details can be found in the Statement of Requirements. This is a further competition from CCS RM 6188 Framework, Lot 3. The closing date for this opportunity is 21 October 2024 at 1pm. Please ensure you upload your response in sufficient 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/66b4ac92-1a0b-40dd-93cc-880243edef16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,827 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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