Award

External Audit

LEGAL OMBUDSMAN

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Legal Ombudsman, based in Birmingham, England, seeking the provision of external audit services as part of their operations in the financial and insurance services industry. The contract, worth £48,746, was awarded on 26 August 2015, following a tender period that concluded on 3 August 2015. This contract is classified under the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 66000000. The award has an active status and corresponds to the procurement method labelled as 'Other'.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in audit and financial consultancy services to engage with a reputable contracting authority. Companies experienced in external auditing, particularly those with a strong track record in public sector work, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The growing demand for financial transparency and efficiency in public bodies creates significant avenues for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b814f546-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d982304-172c-4b8c-bf18-dc738a2b2b69
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,746 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,746 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2015 - 31 Oct 2015 1-6 months
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
LEGAL OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2RA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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