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Internal Audits Mini Competition (CCS RM6188 Lot 1) - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Internal Audits Mini Competition (CCS RM6188 Lot 1)" contract, classified under the Accounting, auditing and fiscal services industry category. The contract entails undertaking internal audits for the next five years. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, officially awarding the contract to BDO LLP on 11 April 2025. Key dates include the tender period closing on 18 November 2024 and the contract period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030. The audits will cover locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in accounting and auditing services. BDO LLP’s successful bid underscores the competitive landscape, suggesting that well-established auditing companies with extensive experience in public sector work are suitably positioned to compete in similar tenders. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive internal audit services across multiple regions stand to benefit significantly from such contracts.

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Notice Title

Internal Audits Mini Competition (CCS RM6188 Lot 1) - AWARD

Notice Description

We are looking for a supplier to undertake our internal audits for the next 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84e42c2a-5a28-416c-a9b7-96700cb522eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9986959b-60ed-4a0a-aa76-77a76fd57687
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and 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
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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