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LPS CORP - Provision of External Auditor and Tax Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Ltd - LCC39886

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 08:36

Award Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 10:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited. This tender, with the ID BB/CORP/LCC/24/051, falls under the industry category of financial auditing services, as classified by CPV code 79212100. The procurement process, an open procedure (above threshold), was active with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 24th October 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2029. The contractual value is GBP 180,000, and the services will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, which the procurement explicitly accommodates. The contract has been divided into three lots: external audit services, taxation advisory services, and a combined offering. Such segmentation allows various businesses to bid according to their expertise and capabilities. Winning this contract can provide substantial revenue and prestige, enhancing the business profile of successful tenderers in the financial services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - Provision of External Auditor and Tax Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Ltd - LCC39886

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited. The tender comprises 3 Lots: - Lot 1: External Audit Services for Lancashire County Developments Limited. - Lot 2: Taxation Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Limited. - Lot 3: Combined External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Limited. Tenderers may bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. If tenderers bid for Lot 1 and Lot 2, then they must provide a price for Lot 3. Tenderers may not bid for Lot 3 only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c71f516b-d690-4e52-ba44-33023c864b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f56fdb-3739-459b-b5b5-e4e982df2738
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, VCSE
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

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS

Further Information

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