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Provision of External Assurance Reviews of Local Authorities - Variation Reg 72 1 (c)

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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06 Nov 2024 at 15:58

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22 Dec 2022 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract titled "Provision of External Assurance Reviews of Local Authorities - Variation Reg 72 1 (c)" in the accounting and auditing services category. This contract involves a three-month extension starting from 1st December 2024 to 1st March 2025. Located in London, specifically at SW1P 4DF, this procurement follows an open procedure, and the contract’s value is GBP 119,905. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being finalised on 24th October 2024 and published on 6th November 2024.

This tender signifies a substantial opportunity for businesses providing accounting and auditing services to gain government contracts and enhance their portfolio. The contract, which favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presents a valuable chance for suitable firms to demonstrate their competency in conducting external assurance reviews for local authorities. Organisations in the accounting and auditing industry, especially those experienced in public sector compliance and reviews, would be well-suited to engage with this project, potentially paving the way for future collaborations with government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Assurance Reviews of Local Authorities - Variation Reg 72 1 (c)

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract for the provision of services to carry out external assurance reviews of local authorities. This variation is for a 3 month extension to continue these services. The variation is permissible under section 72.1 (c) if the PCR 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59939187-dc80-4ccf-9580-4262fa652f51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbc26a86-1af9-4b66-bebe-ab6e69cdd777
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£119,905 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,583,525 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA BUSINESS

Further Information

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