Tender

External Audit Services

CURO GROUP

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Curo Group is currently conducting a procurement process for "External Audit Services" within the auditing services industry. This opportunity is based in Bath, South West England, and is at the Tender stage, with a closing date for expressions of interest set for 9 March 2016. The contract is anticipated to commence in May 2016 and will have a duration of four years, with an option for a one-year extension if performance metrics are met. Prospective suppliers must engage via the Curo supplier portal to access the necessary documentation and submit their proposals.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for accounting and auditing firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to grow their business by securing a long-term contract. Companies that specialise in financial auditing services, statutory audits, and related fields would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in the public sector procurement process can provide stability and a continuous stream of work, beneficial for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the auditing domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services Curo Group and GreenSquare Group are seeking to appoint external auditors for a period of four years commencing from May 2016, with an option to extend the contract for one year, subject to the awarded Provider meeting or exceeding the key performance measures set forth in section C.4 of Annex Fa. 4 year Contract with an optional extension of 1 year Curo is tendering for the provision of the above requirement. The closing date for receipt of your expression of interest is given in the box below entitled - Date documents can be requested until. Important information: This tender is being conducted through the Curo supplier portal and all documentation is only available via this portal. Once you have registered and expressed interest in the project, all applicable documents are normally published to the secure area within 24 hours (via clicking on 'My Tenders'). If after this time you have not received your email advising the tender documents have been published to the secure area, then contact the Procurement Team by sending a message through the correspondence function. An email will be sent to the 'Publish Email' address supplied at registration when the documents have been published. You will then be able to login to the secure area and download/view the tender documents. Submissions must be made via the web site. All documents should be uploaded to the website, then be sure to press the Red button 'Submit Return' (You may need to scroll the screen down to see this button). You will then receive a receipt (print & retain a copy of this receipt and this is your confirmation of your submission). The tender status will then confirm your documents have been submitted. System Guidance is available at:-https://in-tendhost.co.uk/curo/asp/onlinehelp.asp?help=helpoverview or via the In-tend Support Desk (number located in 'Help' section). Please Note: Documents will be published automatically to the secure area on the e-tendering website following an expression of interest. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/curo/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36a87b3e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb02f4e-dc5f-479f-bb46-e158ccddba68
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2020 4-5 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
CURO GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 1EP
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Westmoreland
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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