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External Audit for DCC

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2021 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "External Audit for DCC" has been conducted by Durham County Council, a local government authority based in Durham, England. This procurement falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" industry category. The contract, awarded to Mazzars LLP for £253,000, covers a period starting from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was a tendering process, which concluded on 11th February 2021, with the award published on 18th February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial consultancy services. Companies that are well-suited to participate in similar tenders would typically include those offering internal and external auditing services, financial consulting, and related advisory services. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can enhance business growth, given the substantial contract value and the ongoing requirements for governmental audits.

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Notice Title

External Audit for DCC

Notice Description

Mazars have already been appointed for 5 years by national framework via PSAA (public sector audit Appointments)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86d1d812-2ef0-471c-a91a-7e4704338719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3b11a4-a814-456b-a635-cb56740e2099
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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