Award

Provision of External Audit Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of external audit services, awarding the contract to Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV: 79212000), followed an open procedure and was targeted at suppliers operating in the United Kingdom, specifically within England. The total contract value is GBP 225,000, with the contract period commencing on 31 January 2025 and concluding on 30 January 2030. The award stage was finalised on 11 December 2024, and the official notice was published on 24 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the financial auditing sector. It is particularly suitable for large-scale auditing firms with a strong presence in the UK. The awarded contract, spanning five years, allows the successful bidder to establish a long-term working relationship with Gloucestershire County Council and Ubico Ltd, potentially leading to further business ventures in the public sector. Companies with significant expertise in external and financial auditing services would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth and expansion.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender is issued by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) on behalf of Ubico Ltd via open procedure to seek a supplier for the Provision of External Audit Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e1029b3-37ad-4480-92dd-0e0ec2d19a5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f56934-cc4e-4e9d-b99f-51fc0b5e48de
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

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