Tender

QU218 - External Audit Services - Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Jul 2019 at 14:14

TenderAmendment

12 Jul 2019 at 10:10

TenderAmendment

01 Jul 2019 at 14:41

Tender

28 Jun 2019 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council as the buying organisation seeking a supplier for External Audit Services for its wholly owned subsidiary, Acivico Limited, and associated companies. The tender, identified as QU218, is classified under financial auditing services (CPV 79212100) and is taking place in Birmingham, West Midlands. Currently in the Tender stage, the deadline for submitting completed documentation is set for 12 noon on 12th July 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2019, lasting initially for one year, with possibilities for extensions up to three years based on performance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing, accounting, and fiscal services. Businesses equipped to handle compliance with the Companies Act 2006, and able to conduct audits in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract offers the potential for recurring work, appealing to established firms in financial auditing as well as those looking to expand their services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

QU218 - External Audit Services - Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries

Notice Description

Acivico Limited requires a supplier for the provision of External Audit services. Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries is a private limited company wholly owned by Birmingham City Council. The Group (including Acivico Limited Company) currently consists of Building Consultancy Limited and Design, Construction and Facilities Management (DCFM) Limited although in the future may set up further companies under the Group structure. Collectively and individually, the companies are referred to as Acivico. Acivico currently has two Local Government Pension Schemes. * To comply with the requirements as set out in the Companies Act 2006 for private limited companies; * Auditing the Group and companies accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice); and * Undertake the auditing of the companies' financial statements in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) (UK). The first year of this contract will be 2019/20. The contract will be for one year in the first instance with an option to extend for a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory performance and agreement of fees, up to a maximum duration of three years. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access the Council's tender Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder to access the tender documentation. Your completed tender documentation should be returned by 5pm on 18th July 2019 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0916b8-ba30-4989-b2df-19565a4f9e32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit 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 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 2ZH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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