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Request for Proposal - Project Financial Audit Services

ARK GROUP DMCC

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16 May 2024 at 10:38

Award

16 May 2024 at 10:30

Tender

30 Jan 2024 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The ARK Group DMCC, a stabilisation and development company based in the United Arab Emirates DMCC freezone, is looking for a qualified auditor to carry out a Project Specific Financial Statements Audit for a project funded by the UK Government in Lebanon. Proposals must be submitted by 29th February 2024, and the contract period is from 1st April 2024 to 30th June 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for accounting and auditing services firms interested in working with international development projects. The procurement method is a Competitive quotation with a below-threshold value. Businesses that specialise in financial auditing services and are interested in projects related to conflict-affected and fragile areas, particularly in Lebanon, may find this tender suitable for their expertise.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposal - Project Financial Audit Services

Notice Description

ARK is a stabilisation and development company committed to empowering local communities and beneficiaries in conflict, post-conflict, and fragile areas through the provision of evidence-based programmatic interventions, policy recommendations, research and capacity-building. ARK is registered in the United Arab Emirates DMCC freezone as a commercial entity. The services under this RFP are required for the Beirut branch office. ARK Group DMCC (now thereafter referred to as "ARK") is seeking a qualified auditor to carry out a Project Specific Financial Statements Audit covering one fiscal year of a project funded by the UK Government (British Embassy in Lebanon). The audit should be carried out in accordance with UK auditing standards. Requirements are outlined in detail in Annex 1 - Statement of Work (SOW). Proposals should be submitted via email to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. Proposals must be received by ARK no later than 29 February 2024 23:00 (Beirut, Lebanon). Any proposal received after this date and time will be rejected. ARK may, at its discretion, extend the deadline, by notifying all potential proposers in writing. The extension of the deadline may accompany a modification to the original documents prepared by ARK at its own initiative or in response to a clarification request. Please refer to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) document for complete details. Any inquiries regarding this RFP should be sent by email to procurement@arkgroupdmcc.com. Please reference the RFP number (RFP-24-ARKLB1116) in all correspondence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6a3c111-8d0f-42d8-8893-60be097cf07f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4097595a-3667-4cff-9220-45c97476b45f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below 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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,036 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARK GROUP DMCC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 2NX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MOORE STEPHENS TABBAL

SECURE EDGE

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