Award

Audit Services 2016

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2016 at 15:17

TenderAmendment

16 Dec 2016 at 14:28

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Audit Services 2016" is being conducted by Crescent Purchasing Limited, aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for auditing services to the members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). The tender encompasses two lots: Internal and External Audit Services. The deadline for submission was 19 September 2016, and the contract period runs from 24 October 2016 to 23 October 2020, covering various institutions across the UK, including schools and universities. The procurement method used is an open process, allowing a maximum of 12 providers per lot, with a total estimated value of £5 million.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for accounting and auditing firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector or educational auditing. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the CPC's openness to providing services to a broad range of educational institutions. Companies capable of delivering both internal and external audit services will find this tender especially relevant as it promotes broader engagement with educational consortia and institutions seeking compliance and financial accountability.

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Notice Title

Audit Services 2016

Notice Description

Tenders are invited for the provision Audit Services to the members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). The CPC is seeking to establish a multiple provider Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit Services. The CPC is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement through which its Members may procure audit and/or audit-related services. Tenders are required for the provision of Audit Services to the members of CPC. The framework will be split into two lots as detailed below. CPC will be looking to appoint a maximum of 12 providers per lot. Lot 1 Internal Audit Lot 2 External Audit It is a requirement that the selected supplier(s) will provide this service to CPC members across the UK. We expect the selected supplier(s) to extend the terms to all eligible Institutions and consortia, as defined by the CPC including Further Education Institutions, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums, Universities and other similar organisations. Current member details are available per region from the following link:- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php Current and future member of the CPC are from the education sector, the majority of whom will be on the open access EduBase public portal: - http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml The CPC reserves the right during the period of this agreement to make subtractions from the list of Participating Institutions. Members have the right to utilise e-auctions during the further competition / call-off stage of supplier selection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eeb375-a774-4f10-a27f-1c5577c2445f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2016 - 4 Dec 2020 4-5 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
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

ASSURANCE LINCOLNSHIRE

BDO

BUZZACOTT

CLIVE OWEN

EAST COAST AUDIT CONSROTIUM

ENSORS ACCOUNTANTS

GATEWAY ASSURE

GRANT THORNTON

HAINES WATTS

ICCA EDUCATION TRAINING AND SKILLS

KPMG

MAZARS

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

RSM UK AUDIT

SCRUTTON BLAND

TIAA

WYLIE & BISSET

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