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External Audit Contract

LIVV HOUSING GROUP

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01 Feb 2021 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Livv Housing Group has awarded a contract for external audit services to BDO LLP, with the tender titled "External Audit Contract." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as accounting and auditing services (CPV code: 79210000). The contract is located in the North West region of England, starting from 1st February 2021 and lasting until 31st January 2026, with the potential for extensions. The tender was concluded on 1st December 2020, and the total value of the contract is £450,000, reflecting a strong commitment to quality assurance and compliance within its operations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing and consulting services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive external audits, tax compliance, and related consultancy are well-positioned to engage in future procurement from Livv Housing Group, especially those who can benefit from participating in mini-competitions under the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework. As the Group may enter joint ventures or collaborate with other members, businesses with the capacity to adapt to evolving requirements will find fertile ground to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Title

External Audit Contract

Notice Description

Livv Housing Group sought bids from organisations on Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (ref: RM3745) for external audit services and tax compliance work via mini-competition. The contract encompasses all current and future members of the Group and any joint ventures or arrangements that the Group may become party to. The contract will be an initial 3 years with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months, up to a maximum 5 years total contract term, subject to Livv Housing Group requirements and the performance of the successful service provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d177263-ba3c-4037-9350-04ad98c1e079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a729c1-813e-49d3-8dc4-a70aed5767b8
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVV HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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