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WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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13 Apr 2017 at 14:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council e-Tendering has completed a procurement process for the project titled "WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review." This initiative falls under the accounting and auditing services category within the United Kingdom, specifically conducted in the West Midlands. The tender period concluded on 16th February 2017, and the contract was awarded on 13th April 2017, with a total contract value of £150,000. The contract is set to last from 1st March 2017 until 28th February 2020, following an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can expertly conduct audits, manage lease agreements, and negotiate with financial service providers would be well-suited to compete. The successful contract awarded to Lease Advisory Service Ltd highlights the potential for businesses to engage in government contracts that require specialised knowledge and proactive financial management skills.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes to contract with a supplier that will undertake an urgent audit of funded schools to verify that any lease agreements can be strictly interpreted as operating leases only and where finance leases are identified and poor value is identified, the supplier will be required to deal direct with the finance companies for all identified cases to bring the agreements to an end (with no further cost to the education budget) by either having the agreement written off, and/or by pursuing a restitution claim against the finance company.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ada88a84-5ffe-4dde-9ede-9295e32e2ebd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing 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
13 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEASE ADVISORY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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