Award

Provision of Internal Audits for Dartford & Sevenoaks Audit Partnership 2025

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 12:21

Award Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of Internal Audits for Dartford & Sevenoaks Audit Partnership 2025," which falls under the industry category of auditing services. This contract, valued at GBP 56,120, is for the delivery of internal audit services across the South East region of the United Kingdom. Initially published on 2nd December 2024, the procurement process utilised a limited method with competitive quotation, targeted below the threshold. The contract period starts on 17th February 2025 and concludes on 31st July 2025, following the complete tender stage conducted earlier.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those classified as SMEs. The procurement is designed to encourage competition and provide a growth avenue for smaller businesses to engage with public sector clients like Dartford Borough Council. Given the focus on internal audits, enterprises with substantial experience in auditing services will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Engaging in such a procurement could enhance an SME's portfolio and provide valuable public sector experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audits for Dartford & Sevenoaks Audit Partnership 2025

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audits for Dartford and Sevenoaks Audit Partnership for 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e60a91-aa31-442a-8d7d-80f00bbc5d44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f6548e1-567f-494c-8499-c85f45363181
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Further Information

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