Award

CA14548 - The Mercian Trsut External Audit Services

THE MERCIAN TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

29 Oct 2024 at 14:48

Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mercian Trust has concluded the procurement process for external audit services, classified under statutory audit services (CPV: 79212300) with additional classifications in auditing services (CPV: 79212000). The buying organisation, based in Walsall, England (postcode WS1 2PG), utilised an open procedure to tender this contract. The tender period ended on 30th September 2024, with the award made to Crowe U.K.LLP. The contract, valued at £146,160.93, is set to commence on 6th January 2025 and end on 5th January 2028, supporting various regions including the UK, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond. The process is now complete with the award notice published on 29th October 2024.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those adept in statutory and general auditing. This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings and establish a relationship with an organisation like The Mercian Trust. The contract's broad geographical coverage means businesses with regional or international capabilities stand a chance to secure and effectively deliver on this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA14548 - The Mercian Trsut External Audit Services

Notice Description

The Mercian Trust Contract for the provision of External Audit Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA14548. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA14548 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91214a5b-7aa0-4d23-92cd-faa9f134fb42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea26b0f-c605-48ff-892f-bf2f638505f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MERCIAN TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 2PG
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
Paddock
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE U.K.LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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