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GB-Essex: External Auditor

BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2018 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Basildon Borough Council has completed a tender process for the provision of External Auditor services, focusing on the financial consultancy industry in the East of England, UK. The tender, titled "GB-Essex: External Auditor," had its submission period end on 18 December 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £12,800, commenced on 1 April 2018 and concludes on 31 March 2023. This procurement was initiated under a tendering process, though specific method details were not provided.

This contract presents significant opportunities for financial consultancies, particularly those with experience in auditing and assurance services related to housing benefit subsidy claims. Businesses equipped to participate in this tender should be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications and experience in delivering similar services, especially those with a robust reputation and capability to handle local government requirements. With the contract recently awarded, suppliers like BDO LLP have successfully positioned themselves in this competitive market, highlighting the potential for growth for well-prepared firms.

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Notice Title

GB-Essex: External Auditor

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a provider to deliver External Auditor services for the assurance of the housing benefit subsidy claims.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb0f292-8570-4c1c-86c2-418534913791
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20178 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 1DL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
St Martin's
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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