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Invitation to Tender for St Helens Chamber Ltd - External Audit Provision

ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The St Helens Chamber Ltd is currently seeking tenders for the provision of External Audit Services, with the title "Invitation to Tender for St Helens Chamber Ltd - External Audit Provision." This procurement falls under the accounting, auditing and fiscal services category and is set to take place in St Helens, England. The tender is in the active stage and has a submission deadline of 7th January 2022, with the initial contract term commencing on 1st February 2022, lasting for three years, and possibly extendable for an additional three years. The total contract value is estimated at £21,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and accounting services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to conduct year-end audits and tax computations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should prepare to submit Tender Documents as specified in the invitation, along with any supporting information required by St Helens Chamber Ltd. This is an excellent opportunity for firms seeking to expand their clientele within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for St Helens Chamber Ltd - External Audit Provision

Notice Description

St Helens Chamber Ltd is seeking a company to provide an External Audit Service to include the year-end audit and tax computations. The appointment of the successful tenderer will initially be for a term of three years commencing with the audit for the year ending 31st March 2022. There is the possibility of a further term of three years. Tender Documents: ITT - External Audit Provision Supporting Information Questionnaire Testimonial Cover Sheet Invitation to Tender Document will include: Instructions to Tenderers Invitation to Tender Background Information Specification, Scope & Term of Appointment Evaluation Tender Response Structure of Proposal Response to Tender Sub-contracting Arrangements Form of Tender Pricing Template for Returns Label Background Information: Answers to all submitted questions will be published here on 17th December 2021 Strategic Plan 2021-2023 Audited Accounts to 31st March 2021 Audited Accounts to 31st March 2020 Audited Accounts to 31st March 2019 Draft Year-end Timetable for 2022 Tender Timetable: Deadline for submission of questions (4pm deadline) Wednesday 15th December 2021 Questions answered by St Helens Chamber Ltd Friday 17th December 2021 5pm Return of Tender submission with Supporting Information Questionnaire Friday 7th January 2022 4pm Notification to Short-listed tenderers Friday 14th January 2022 Short-listed Tenderer Presentations W/C Monday 24th January 2022 Notification to Successful Tenderer W/C Monday 31st January 2022 It is the Chamber's intention to award the contract week commencing Monday 31st of January 2022. However if we have reached a decision sooner than this, we will notify accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0cc945c-86f6-4d2f-b460-9af84b5f1a00
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 - Invitation to Tender
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
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 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
ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1FY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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