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External Auditors (PSAA)

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2024 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council has awarded a contract for External Auditors (PSAA) to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method with a restricted procedure. The contract's total value is £5,000,000, starting on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2028. The tender period ended on December 1, 2023. Cornwall Council, based in Truro, England, initiated this procurement in the services category.

This tender for External Auditors presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly audit firms, looking to provide services to public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to participate. Grant Thornton UK LLP, a large-scale supplier, secured the contract. Interested businesses should be prepared to meet the statutory auditing requirements under the local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and work within the specified contract period. For more information, contact Cornwall Council through their designated contact person, Mike Harris, at mike.harris@cornwall.gov.uk.

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Notice Title

External Auditors (PSAA)

Notice Description

The provision of external auditors as a statutory requirement under the local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d35d0f4-336e-4aee-ab50-69455aac66d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/255f6775-99c3-40ba-81f8-5666856d0b35
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£670,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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