Tender

HDC External Audit Services

HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2022 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Horsham District Council is currently inviting tenders for the provision of External Audit Services, which will cover the financial years from 2023/24 to 2027/28. This procurement is classified under auditing services (CPV code: 79212000) and is being conducted through an open procedure as per the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender submission period closes on 4th July 2022. The contract is expected to be awarded for a five-year period, starting from 1st April 2023, with the service delivery based in Horsham, West Sussex, UK.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for audit firms with accredited Key Audit Partners to engage in municipal auditing services, which can significantly enhance their client portfolios. Businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those listed as accredited audit providers such as BDO, Deloitte, and KPMG, will find this procurement process particularly relevant. Additionally, this contract can lead to long-term partnerships with the council, allowing successful bidders to establish a stronghold in local government auditing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HDC External Audit Services

Notice Description

Horsham District Council invites tenders for the provision of External Audit Services as set out in these documents. The contract will be for a five-year period for the 2023/24 to 2027/28 statement of accounts, commencing from 1 April 2023. The Council is procuring this contract following the Open Procedure* under the UK Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Council's Procurement Code. The Council will be awarding one Contract for the provision of all services detailed in the Specification. *Only registered firms, with accredited Key Audit Partners that must oversee the work, can be appointed from the list of external audit suppliers to the local government audit. These nine audit providers are accredited Key Audit Partners at the time of going out to tender: BDO, Cardens Accountants, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Mazars, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Azets Audit Services Ltd. Submissions from any other organisations will be immediately rejected from this process. Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a400dbd-ab16-4ac9-940b-b1f46df09ab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/872316ff-6265-42dd-9979-f05c948f4562
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH12 1RL
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
Denne
Westminster Constituency
Horsham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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