Tender

WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Tender

20 Jan 2017 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Walsall Council is seeking a supplier for the "WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review" project, which aims to conduct an urgent audit of funded schools' lease agreements. This procurement falls under the accounting and auditing services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 16th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2017 and will run until 28th February 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £150,000, with a minimum contract value of £10,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with experience in lease agreements. Companies looking to participate should be prepared to undertake detailed audits and engage directly with finance companies to address any identified finance leases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an excellent chance for them to expand their business and contribute to improving educational finance agreements.

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Notice Title

WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review

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. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b96e4a-4e98-4681-aaf3-71126cebc9da
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

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
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 2-3 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
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
David Sheldon
Contact Email
sheldond@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922 658399

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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