Tender

RFQ00002 - Provision of External Audit Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Nov 2021 at 17:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "RFQ00002 - Provision of External Audit Services," set in the services industry, specifically related to auditing. The tender is at the active stage, with responses due by noon on 15th December 2021. The contract will initially cover the audit of the 2021/22 accounts for Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries, with potential extensions up to three years based on satisfactory performance. Interested suppliers must register on the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering platform to participate in this procurement, located in Birmingham, West Midlands.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the auditing and financial services sector, fostering business growth through public sector contracts. Firms with expertise in external auditing and accounting services will benefit greatly from this engagement due to the requirement for comprehensive audits, presentations to management, and participation in committee meetings. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with a significant public authority and expand their portfolio in public sector work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ00002 - Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries is a private limited company wholly owned by Birmingham City Council. The Group (including Acivico Limited Company) currently consists of Acivico Traded Services Limited, Acivico (Building Consultancy) Limited and (Design, Construction and Facilities Management). Collectively and individually, the companies are referred to as Acivico. The first year of this contract will be for the audit of 2021/22 accounts. The contract will be for one year in the first instance, extendable in annual increments subject to satisfactory performance and agreement of fees, up to a maximum duration of three years. The external audit services required will include, but not limited to: 1. Prepare an audit plan for Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries; 2. To undertake the external audit of the Group and subsidiaries financial statements; 3. Present their audit findings (ISA260); 4. Provide an opinion on each financial statement including the part of the financial statements that relates to a pension fund; 5. Be available to present their audit plan, audit findings and opinion to Management and Audit Committee; 6. Attend Management and Audit Committee meetings if requested to do so during the year; and The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 15th December 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db135315-60b4-4222-b6c6-4a72dff9952d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial 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
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 2ZH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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