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664FC0619-01 External Auditing Services (ESPO)

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14 Apr 2021 at 08:21

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Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, the buyer, has completed a tender process for "664FC0619-01 External Auditing Services" under the ESPO framework for consultancy services. This procurement, classified under financial management consultancy services, aimed to identify a supplier to provide auditing services that deliver excellent value for money. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 1st January 2020 and will remain effective until 31st December 2021. The geographical scope of the delivery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the awarding decision published on 14th April 2021, confirming the contract with Grant Thornton UK LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and financial consultancy sector, particularly SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in external auditing services. Companies equipped with the expertise to ensure compliance with relevant financial reporting standards, and those capable of demonstrating value addition, will find a conducive environment to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with ESPO or similar contracting authorities can lead to sustained business growth through the provision of quality services in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

664FC0619-01 External Auditing Services (ESPO)

Notice Description

A further cometition under ESPO framework 664_17 Consultancy Services to identify and appoint a supplier to provide external auditing services. The objective of this quotation process is to identify a single supplier of external auditing services which best meets ESPO's requirements and which offers excellent value for money. This service will help ESPO plan, manage and execute their annual external audit in order to ensure ESPO's financial statements are true and fair and have been prepared in accordance with relevant accounting and financial reporting standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a5449003-a5bb-473c-a81d-22202302b92e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5431c75c-32aa-4484-ad16-be4d1c6881a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 2-3 years
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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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