Tender

RSRFQ01-22-01 External Auditing Services

ESPO

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Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 16:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "RSRFQ01-22-01 External Auditing Services" is being conducted by ESPO (East Midlands Strategic Procurement Organisation), located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically for business analysis consultancy and auditing services, with an estimated total value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission period ends on 9th February 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 28th March 2022 and run until 27th March 2025, with an optional extension of up to 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in auditing and business consultancy. Firms that can provide expertise in statutory and financial auditing services will be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and establish lasting relationships within the public sector, fostering further business opportunities in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RSRFQ01-22-01 External Auditing Services

Notice Description

In this present instance, ESPO is seeking quotations to identify and appoint a supplier to provide external auditing services. This service will help ESPO plan, manage and execute their annual external audit in order to ensure ESPO's financial statements are true and fair and have been prepared in accordance with relevant accounting and financial reporting standards. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 'RSRFQ01-22-01'; d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15c49475-3751-4246-bb45-b56c227652d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f49509-56c2-4310-8245-4396dcb51a57
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 27 Mar 2025 3-4 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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