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Provision of External Audit Services

GLF SCHOOLS

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Award

05 May 2021 at 14:25

Award Notice
Tender

03 Mar 2021 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GLF Schools is currently finalising the procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services". This contract, which falls under the auditing services category (CPV code: 79212000), is intended to commence on 17 May 2021, with an initial duration of three years and the possibility of extension based on performance. The tender submission deadline was 23:59 on 13 April 2021, following an open procurement method with an invitation to providers to express their interest by 19 March 2021. The main delivery location for this service is Banstead, England, where GLF Schools is based.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive proposals. Businesses well-suited to participate in this tender should possess experience in external audit provision, have the capacity to meet the specified contract requirements, and demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery as assessed during the tendering process. The total contract value is expected to be approximately £430,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified candidates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

GLF Schools is inviting suppliers to tender for the contract as its external auditor. The full specification is available in the ITT document. The contract with the successful tenderer is intended to commence on 17 May 2021 and will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years. Consideration will be given to extending the contract for up to 3 further years subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place. If you intend to bid, please register an expression of interest as soon as possible and we will send you the full ITT pack and any other supplementary information. Expressions of interest can be registered by email to the Procurement and Contracts manager at: tendering@glfschools.org Please note you will be asked to sign an NDA before the ITT and associated documents can be sent you. Any questions on the tender should be addressed to tendering@glfschools.org by 19 March 2021 and we will seek to respond to all questions by 24 March 2021. All responses will be made available to all bidders. The closing date for tenders to be received is 23.59 on 13 April 2021. We may invite shortlisted firms to carry out presentations. These will take place during week commencing 19 April 2021. Please note that only the top 3 bidders will be invited to present. GLF Schools reserves the right to issue supplementary documentation at any time during the tendering process to clarify any issue or amend any aspect of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The Trust reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any point. The Trust is not liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of this tender process nor for any other costs incurred by those tendering for this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef4b77-8c9a-4554-abf3-54eba1d6ace4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£433,077 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2021 - 17 May 2024 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
GLF SCHOOLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANSTEAD
Postcode
SM7 1AG
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Nork
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHA MACINTYRE HUDSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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