Tender

Inspiration Trust Provision for External Audit Services

INSPIRATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Jan 2018 at 10:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Inspiration Trust is currently seeking a supplier to provide external audit services, with the tender titled "Inspiration Trust Provision for External Audit Services." This procurement falls within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry and is located in the East of England, specifically Norwich (postcode NR1 2PL). The current stage of this procurement process is Tender, with responses to the preliminary questionnaire due by 26 January 2018 at 17:00. The anticipated contract begins on 2 April 2018 and runs for a guaranteed one year, with options for renewal up to a maximum of three years, contingent on board assessment every five years. The total contract value is £114,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in audit services for educational institutions, especially Multi Academy Trusts. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are encouraged to participate, as there is a specific focus on their inclusion within this bidding process. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing similar services and can adhere to the strict timeline and requirements will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspiration Trust Provision for External Audit Services

Notice Description

The deadline for submitting the preliminary questionnaire responses to this eTendering Event is 26/01/2018 - 17:00. It is important that you act in accordance with the deadline as any late submissions may not be accepted and you will risk exclusion from this opportunity. Summary The purpose and scope of this project is to appoint one preferred supplier, who has experience in auditing and advising Multi Academy Trusts, to provide external audit services across multiple departments for the duration of the contract. The guaranteed contract duration will be 1 year, renewable at the discretion of the Board of Trustees each year for a maximum duration of 3 years. A formal reassessment of external auditors will take place at least every 5 years. Bidders will be expected to provide pricing for the full 3 year duration with a fixed annual cost. The annual cost should reflect the full 3 year opportunity. Procurement Process Inspiration Trust is issuing an informal Questionnaire to assess the suitability of bidders. We will evaluate the Questionnaire responses and select the 5 highest ranking bidders who will be issued with an invitation to tender ("ITT"). The contract will be based on the Inspiration Trust Terms and Conditions. Those Bidders who are successful at the Questionnaire stage will be provided with a copy of these terms and conditions at the ITT stage. Access To view the details of the event, please register or login to the e-Tendering Portal using the instructions below. Please register on the portal via https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. Once you have registered, please email nathanstone@inspirationtrust.org with confirmation of the name you have registered under in order to receive an invite to the tender documentation. If you have any questions relating to the portal, please respond by email to nathanstone@inspirationtrust.org. Any other questions must be submitted via the messaging tool on the Bravosolutions e-Tendering Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce8dd4-3168-4db0-b066-b6a01491d2b1
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 2-3 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
INSPIRATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2PL
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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