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Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jan 2017 at 10:16

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services," covering the accounting, auditing and fiscal services industry. This tender included three distinct lots: Lot 1 for External Audit Services, Lot 2 for Taxation Advisory Services, and Lot 3 for Combined Services. The procurement followed an open procurement method and was awarded to Beever and Struthers for a contract value of £135,000, effective from 1st February 2017 until 31st January 2021. The initial tender period closed on 8th November 2016.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audit and taxation services. Businesses capable of delivering external audit or taxation advisory services, or both, will find this process particularly suited for participation. Given the requirement to bid for multiple lots, firms with integrated service capabilities can enhance their competitive edge. The lucrative nature of public contracts, particularly in the North West of England, presents a fertile ground for growth and collaboration for these service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited and Marketing Lancashire Limited. The tender comprises 3 Lots: - Lot 1: External Audit Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 2: Taxation Advisor Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 3: Combined External Audit and Taxation Advisor Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. Tenderers may bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. If tenderers bid for Lot 1 and Lot 2, then they must provide a price for Lot 3. Tenderers may not bid for Lot 3 only. Please apply via iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier) link on the advert. Additional information: Please apply via iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b653b8d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c3dbce-5c00-4912-94ed-cc29bcdafe83
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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