Planning

Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services tender

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is initiating a tender for "Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services." This procurement falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000) and targets the location of Sudan. As of now, the process is in the planning stage, with key documents such as the early engagement notice published on 25th February 2025. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 16th March 2025. The primary purpose is to engage an audit firm to audit the Strategic Support Unit Programme, backed by an accountable grant agreement between FCDO and the British Council.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services. Given its requirement for Special Purpose Audit Services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies adept in handling international projects and with auditing capabilities will find this contract beneficial, especially those looking to enhance their portfolio with government and international projects in regions such as Sudan. This is an excellent opportunity for firms experienced in providing thorough, compliant audits for governmental and large-scale programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services tender

Notice Description

The British Council wishes to engage the services of an audit firm, 'the Auditor', for auditing the Strategic Support Unit Programme 'the Project'. An accountable grant agreement was signed between FCDO and British Council, Contract Reference number: 300365-104.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ad98db4-32c4-4218-a829-596839b7d1e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136513c3-6f9a-4ea3-b0c4-2e62122069d1
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IKOYI
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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