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FURTHER COMPETITION CONDUCTED UNDER CCS FRAMEWORK AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES (RM6188) LOT 1

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2024 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Audit & Assurance Services under Lot 1 by using Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6188. The contract has been awarded to BDO LLP and will cover the financial years from 2024/25 to 2026/27, with the contract period commencing on 1 August 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2027. Key deadlines, such as the tender period which ended on 31 May 2024, were integral to this selective procurement process, with a total contract value of £78,750. The service delivery is to take place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, falling under the category of System Quality Assurance Planning Services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in auditing and assurance services, especially those capable of operating within established frameworks like the CCS. Companies specialising in system quality assurance, assessment services, and related auditing fields are well-positioned to benefit from engaging in similar future competitions. The use of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement ensures a streamlined process for procurement, favouring established, large-scale suppliers with a proven track record, as evidenced by the selection of BDO LLP.

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Notice Title

FURTHER COMPETITION CONDUCTED UNDER CCS FRAMEWORK AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES (RM6188) LOT 1

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council invites quotations for the provision of Audit & Assurance Services Lot 1 by Further Competition via CCS Framework RM6188 The Council intend to enter into a contract with the successful Supplier(s) for a period of 32 months commencing on 1 August 2024 (for the financial years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27. The Authority's detailed requirements are defined in Section 2: Specification. Please take care in reading this document, in particular the Specification. In the event of any questions or queries in relation to this Request for Quotation (RFQ), please send via the councils In-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb226d5-c47c-4f2d-aeaf-7338b48a3f74
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72810000 - Computer audit services

75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sandra Best
Contact Email
sandra.best@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 7000

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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