Tender

Financial Audit Services

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jan 2021 at 08:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking qualified auditors for the "Financial Audit Services" contract, aimed at providing external audit services compliant with the standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. This procurement falls under the services category within the financial and insurance services industry. The tender is open for submissions, with a submission deadline set for 9th February 2021, and the contract period commencing 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024. Interested providers must submit their tenders through Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system, 'in-tend'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in public sector audits, particularly those with experience in local authority children's services. Businesses that are capable of demonstrating a strong understanding of the public sector auditing standards and have a proven track record in similar contracts will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility and reputation while contributing to the crucial audit functions of public service organisations, thus driving business growth in a specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Audit Services

Notice Description

Sandwell Children's Trust invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the public sector for the function of external audit. The auditor must have previous experience of auditing a local authority children's service, Children's Trust or public bodies providing welfare services. The external audit and services required as a minimum, in accordance with professional standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Additional information: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore, all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d292962-a4db-4ff0-91c0-3384fa5e8d2f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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