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CP2033-21 Independent Financial Review

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 May 2021 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CP2033-21 Independent Financial Review" was conducted by Devon County Council (DCC) in the accounting and auditing services industry. This direct award was made under the Cross Council Assurance Framework, administered by Barnet Council. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and is set for a duration starting from 12 April 2021 until 14 June 2021. The location for this service delivery is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 25 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for accountancy and regulatory firms capable of providing similar advisory services. Businesses with expertise in financial analysis and reporting, specifically those who can conduct independent evaluations and produce detailed financial health checks, would be well-suited to compete. The award process has opened pathways for organisations within the services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in future contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

CP2033-21 Independent Financial Review

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) requires an accountancy and regulatory firm to undertake a financial 'Health Check' of its IT delivery service. This will require reviewing recent historic accounts, liaising with key officers to then produce and present (virtually) an independent report to Senior DCC Management. Additional information: Direct award via Cross Council Assurance Framework' administered by Barnet Council, Lot 2 Advisory Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-230ce18b-8e81-4c85-87f1-223c99283fd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab9b33f-d0ee-4710-b1a7-3eea0d7397f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 14 Jun 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP (PWC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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