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External Auditor for BCP Council Controlled Charities

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Award

22 Feb 2023 at 11:02

Award Notice
Tender

30 Nov 2022 at 11:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BCP Council is seeking an External Auditor to provide financial auditing services for its wholly controlled Charities for the years 2024-2026, with a potential extension for two more years. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on January 16, 2023. The contract period is set to start on March 1, 2023, and end on February 28, 2026. The total contract value is £100,000 in GBP. The BCP Council is located in Bournemouth, South West, United Kingdom, and operates within the services industry category.

This tender for financial auditing services by the BCP Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses, especially those specializing in financial auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the tender's suitability indicates positive consideration towards SMEs. Businesses interested can access the full procurement documentation via BCP Council's Tendering system. The opportunity requires electronic submission before the specified deadline, thus offering a concrete timeline for potential bidders to participate in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Auditor for BCP Council Controlled Charities

Notice Description

The scope of the contract is for a Supplier to deliver External Audit Services on behalf of BCP Council for its wholly controlled Charities for the financial years 2024-2026, for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further two years (3+1+1). The Councils wholly controlled Charities must appoint an external auditor to carry out an independent assessment of the Charities' financial statements in accordance with Charity Law and the applicable financial reporting framework to enable a report on whether or not the charity's accounts give a true and fair view of its financial affairs. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1c5a3e4-7a7f-4668-9b70-edfcbcdb5f9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd86e6e-c7b2-427f-bac0-5705053df857
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 3-4 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIXSONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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