Tender

Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2024 at 10:40

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23 Oct 2024 at 08:54

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Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits," seeking to establish a four-year agreement for auditing pooling returns related to Right to Buy receipts for financial years 2023/2024 to 2026/2027. This service tender, classified under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry (CPV: 79200000) and more specifically as auditing and financial auditing services (CPV: 79212000, 79212100, 79210000), is currently in the active tender stage, with the procurement period closing on 13th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to begin on 1st January 2025 and end on 31st December 2028. Pre-qualification is available for SMEs, but not for VCSEs, and the primary evaluation criterion is pricing, though a minor component will also assess quality. Interested parties can register and access the necessary documentation through the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in financial auditing and a competitive pricing strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on accounting and auditing will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Winning this contract can lead to substantial growth and stability, given the four-year duration of guaranteed work. Companies that can demonstrate robust audit quality and tailored approaches, alongside stringent quality control procedures, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract and leverage it to expand their business footprint in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Right-to-Buy Pooling Return Audits

Notice Description

We are seeking to establish a four-year agreement for the audit of our pooling returns in relation to Right to Buy receipts. The agreement will cover the financial years from 2023/2024 to 2026/2027. The primary criterion for this tender will be pricing. A small area will be scored on quality. Audit Quality and Approach: How do you ensure the quality of your audits? Can you describe your audit approach and how it will be tailored to our organisation? What are your firm's quality control procedures? Additional information: Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Delivery Notes Please visit the West Northamptonshire Council e-Procurement Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc/aspx/Home) to register your interest in this opportunity and to access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7b98f7-1de9-49d3-b458-c65887648ad0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial 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
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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