Award

IPRFQ01/25-01 External Auditing Services

ESPO

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2025 at 15:46

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 11:52

Planning

31 Jan 2025 at 10:15

Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 11:04

Planning

14 Jan 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "IPRFQ01/25-01 External Auditing Services" by the buying organisation Espo has proceeded to the award stage. This process involved the contracting of business analysis consultancy services, specifically auditing services, within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, complicated by the requirement to appoint a single supplier to provide external auditing services that include planning, managing, and executing annual audits. The award was made to Williamson & Croft Audit Limited on 27 March 2025, with a contract term starting on 28 March 2025 and ending on 27 March 2028. The contract holds an estimated value of £140,000, with potential for a 12-month extension.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and organisations that specialise in auditing and business analysis consultancy. By engaging in such public contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, leverage reputable projects for further opportunities, and potentially secure long-term engagements through contract extensions. Businesses with expertise in external auditing, technical accounting advice, and coordination of internal audit processes will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, offering growth through a partnership with a public entity like Espo.

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Notice Title

IPRFQ01/25-01 External Auditing Services

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to identify and appoint a supplier to provide external auditing services. The objective is to identify a single supplier of external auditing services which best meets the requirements and which offers excellent value for money. The external auditing services required will include (but are not limited to): * Planning, management and execution of an annual external audit of ESPO * Reporting on the external audit processes used to ESPO's Management and Audit and Finance Committee. * Provision of advice to the committee on technical accounting and financial matters * Liaison and coordination with the internal auditors * Provision of an assessment of financial statements The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d1e89-0cf8-4ebd-9da3-f97362a0f338
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLIAMSON & CROFT AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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