Award

PS25014 - Independent financial audit & forensic accountancy

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

31 Jan 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded the procurement process for the provision of independent financial audit and forensic accountancy services, titled "PS25014 - Independent financial audit & forensic accountancy." The procurement falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services. The procurement process, identified by the tag "award," was completed through a competitive quotation exercise below the threshold. The relevant contract period began on 30th January 2025 and will conclude on 12th March 2025. The total value of the contract awarded is £41,000, and the location of service delivery is Swindon, postal code SN2 1PL.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in accounting and auditing services to showcase their expertise in a competitive environment. The procurement process was concluded on favourable terms for smaller businesses with the proper capabilities to deliver high-quality financial audit and forensic accountancy services. Businesses that thrive in detailed financial analysis and forensic investigations are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, which can significantly boost their business growth and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PS25014 - Independent financial audit & forensic accountancy

Notice Description

Award notice for the supply of Independent financial audit & forensic accountancy for UKRI- EPSRC ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67a8eca1-10e6-4500-b438-87648457e44e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ec5da0-4c77-492a-9e2a-0591308354ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 12 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

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