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Provision of Completeness of Income Partner

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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11 Apr 2025 at 15:21

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12 Jul 2023 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Completeness of Income Partner" with the awarding of the contract to Mazars LLP. This contract, with a total value amounting to £600,000, falls under the auditing services category (CPV: 79212000). The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end on 3rd April 2023, the contract period starting on 19th May 2023 and ending on 29th May 2026. The service location spans the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The Crown Commercial Service operates from Floor 9, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive audits to assure the completeness and accuracy of reported sales. The contract's large value and multi-year term create a stable revenue stream for suitable companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. This opportunity is ideal for firms with robust auditing capabilities looking to expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a prominent government entity like the CCS.

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Notice Title

Provision of Completeness of Income Partner

Notice Description

CCS is seeking an completeness of income partner to complete audits of suppliers acting on CCS commercial agreements. These audits are designed to gain assurance that CCS related sales are being reported complete and accurately, thus providing assurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-932236f5-78c1-42a5-bc9f-ea781e658332
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a085f748-231b-40f6-9c5b-5466749045df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2023 - 29 May 2026 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

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