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LPS CORP - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services - RFQ 15266683

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2021 at 10:43

Award

01 Feb 2021 at 12:00

Tender

12 Oct 2020 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services, specifically for Lancashire County Developments Limited and Marketing Lancashire Limited. This procurement falls under the open procedure for services, with a total value of £160,000. The contract will be awarded across three Lots, allowing bidders to apply for one or both of Lots 1 (External Audit Services) and 2 (Taxation Advisory Services). The tender was published on 12th October 2020, with the tendering period having ended on 10th November 2020. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will continue until 31st January 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services to engage with local government contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive audit and taxation advisory services will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the nature of the services required, firms that can form cost-effective partnerships or demonstrate a strong track record in public sector work will be well-positioned to compete for these contracts.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services - RFQ 15266683

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited and Marketing Lancashire Limited. The tender comprises 3 Lots: - Lot 1: External Audit Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 2: Taxation Advisory Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 3: Combined External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b8bcce-47b0-4de1-b4c3-0a119076e67d
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
SME

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 4-5 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
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
2
Supplier Names

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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