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Provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services Including the Production of Full Statutory Accounts and Filing with Companies House 2023

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

22 Nov 2023 at 09:46

Award Notice
Tender

21 Sep 2023 at 07:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is seeking a company for the provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services, including the production of full statutory accounts and filing with Companies House for various entities. The tender requires submissions based on seven audit cycles, starting from 1 January 2024. The contract period spans from 2024 to 2028, with a total value of £560,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for 23rd October 2023.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for companies providing financial and audit services. The contract offers a steady income stream over several years, making it ideal for companies looking for long-term contracts. Businesses with experience in statutory audit services and a large-scale operation are well-suited to compete for this tender. Blackpool Council will manage the appointment process, providing a reliable and transparent procurement opportunity for interested companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services Including the Production of Full Statutory Accounts and Filing with Companies House 2023

Notice Description

Blackpool Council are looking to appoint a suitable company in order to undertake full statutory financial audit services including the production of full statutory accounts and filing with Companies House for the following entities: * Blackpool Housing Company Limited (BHCL) group of Companies: Blackpool Housing Company Limited (BHCL) and Lumen Housing Limited (Registered Provider (RP) of Social Housing) * Blackpool Operating Company Limited (BOCL) * Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited (BECL) * Blackpool Transport Services Limited (BTSL) * Blackpool Airport group of Companies: Blackpool Airport Limited (BAL), Blackpool Airport Properties Limited (BAPL) and Blackpool Airport Operations Limited (BAOL) * Blackpool Coastal Housing Limited (BCHL) * Blackpool Waste Services Limited (BWSL) Tender submissions should be based on seven audit cycles in total, clearly setting out the price for each cycle. Provision of the service will commence 1 January 2024 with the audit of the 2023/24 accounts (1 April 2023 - 31 March 2024 financial year). This timing is intended to allow for audit planning and interim audit work to be undertaken before the end of the relevant financial year. Appointment will be made by Blackpool Council and the appointment process will also be managed and delivered by Blackpool Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f314d23-9814-4ab2-9f6b-fa155535dca3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b567d188-2035-41cf-8839-a8f45f8960c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£710,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XEINADIN AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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