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Compliance Audit Contract

BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS

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21 Nov 2024 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have awarded a contract for a Compliance Audit, focused on the provision of gas and electric quality assurance audits. The contract, classified under Heating Works and Auditing Services, is set in the East of England and began on 1st November 2024 with a conclusion scheduled for 31st October 2027. The procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, involves selective procurement methods. The contract has a value of £320,000, doubling the initial minimum value of £160,000. The relevant procurement stage is now in the Award stage, with the award notice being published on 21st November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical quality audits, system quality assurance and review services, and data management. The awarded contract's broad scope, which includes on-site and desktop audits, technical advice, and management reviews, is conducive to companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector compliance auditing. GCS COMPLIANCE, an SME, has secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to compete effectively in public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Compliance Audit Contract

Notice Description

The Programme is the provision of gas & electric quality assurance audits for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, where two separate Lots have been made under two separate framework call-off agreements for each council. The activities included within its scope include but are not limited to: - On-site technical quality audits. - Desktop certificate and documentation audits. - Investigatory reports. - Management Policies, Management Plans, and Procedure reviews. - Data management. - Operational and strategic review. - Technical advice. - Training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a8c8075-f7e5-4f28-8ab1-17acdbc4150f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f124cb24-ff99-42f5-8d7d-08853d3d6e05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45232141 - Heating works

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GCS COMPLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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