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External Audit Services

ONWARD GROUP LIMITED

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20 Mar 2020 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Onward Group Limited, a public procurement entity located in Manchester, England, has recently awarded a contract for External Audit Services. This contract, valued at £345,860 and a duration of three years (with an optional one-year extension), falls within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry category. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded with the contract's award date on 13th December 2019. The contract began on 26th February 2020 and is set to end on 25th February 2023.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in audit and accounting services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality external audit functions. While BDO LLP has been awarded the contract, other firms, especially larger organisations with experience in public sector audits, may find opportunities to partner or assist in the execution of services under this framework. The competitive landscape suggests that businesses proficient in delivering comprehensive audit solutions tailored to public organisations could benefit from similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Onward Group Ltd has entered into a contract with BDO for the provision of External Audit Services for a period of three years, with an optional one-year extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6dab3b7-4108-41fc-a3bf-f89e9c030c93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/355ce8e7-b0e2-4990-8f38-036252685641
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

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,860 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2020 - 25 Feb 2023 3-4 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
ONWARD GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M21 7QY
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Chorlton Park
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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