Award

Provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services Including the Production of Full Statutory Accounts and Filing with Companies House

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2019 at 16:16

Tender

02 Sep 2019 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services Including the Production of Full Statutory Accounts and Filing with Companies House" was initiated by Blackpool Council in the services sector. This open tender focused on auditing services and was published on 2nd September 2019. The deadline for tender submissions was 2nd October 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £200,000, commenced on 18th November 2019 and is set to conclude on 17th November 2020. The winning supplier for this contract is Smith Craven Chartered Accountants, based in the North West region of England.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in auditing and financial services to expand their portfolios by collaborating with local authorities. SMEs, especially those with experience in statutory audits and financial statements compilation, are encouraged to participate, as the project is well-suited to organisations that provide comprehensive auditing services. This contract not only enhances service delivery for the specified companies under Blackpool Council but also presents a platform for SMEs to establish long-term relationships with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services Including the Production of Full Statutory Accounts and Filing with Companies House

Notice Description

The appointment of a suitable company is required in order to undertake full statutory audits including report and opinion to the Directors of Blackpool Housing Company Limited, Blackpool Operating Company Limited, Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited, Blackpool Transport Services Limited, Blackpool Coastal Housing Limited, the Blackpool Airport suite of Limited Companies, Blackpool Waste Services Limited, Lancashire Management Operations Limited and any future wholly owned companies, as to whether the financial statements represent a true and fair view of each of the company's affairs, production of Statutory Accounts and filing of the same at Companies House.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f282729-520b-4122-ad30-cd3ecea73650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6f02eb-a142-4253-bb81-0c4c997acd8a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 17 Nov 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH CRAVEN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

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