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Appointment of External Auditors

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2020 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council recently completed the public procurement process for the appointment of external auditors under the industry category of auditing services. This tender was conducted through a non-standard procurement method, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement period concluded on 18 March 2018, and the contract was active from 1 April 2018 until 31 March 2023. The main delivery location for this contract was England, specifically Bristol, where the council is based at City Hall, College Green.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services to expand their business reach. Companies with the capacity to provide comprehensive auditing solutions, particularly large firms with a solid track record, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Given the high value of the contract, participation in such procurement processes could facilitate growth and enhance market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of External Auditors

Notice Description

Appointment of External Auditors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ccc8b14-3622-4cfb-8289-95c6d5dd639f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3590cc01-0330-4746-985f-2b0ea3804126
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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