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The Provision of External Audit Services

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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27 Feb 2018 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has completed a tender process for the provision of external audit services, with a contract value of £219,480. This procurement falls under the statutory audit services category (CPV code 79212300). The open procurement procedure attracted proposals for a contract period starting from 2 April 2018 and ending on 1 April 2023. The tender was officially closed on 19 May 2017, with the results published on 27 February 2018, confirming Grant Thornton UK LLP as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms with expertise in external audit services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer competitive proposals. Engaging in such public procurement can enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and fostering relationships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

The Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

- The Police & Crime Commissioner for Essex ('PCC') and the Chief Constable for Essex ('CC') are seeking proposals from firms wishing to be considered for appointment as statutory auditors for a five year period commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76da7fd1-dbe2-4bca-b850-9ca4525aedd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dcc01a-8706-4d3e-b396-c783e350d3a3
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£219,480 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£219,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Naomi Dempster
Contact Email
naomi.dempster@kent.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
01474 366650

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHFLEET
Postcode
DA11 8BD
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Northfleet & Springhead
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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