Award

P2017/1206/NE - External Audit Services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Jun 2017 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which is seeking External Audit Services under the title "P2017/1206/NE - External Audit Services." This contract falls within the auditing services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period having ended on 30th October 2015. The total contract value is £210,000, and the contract period commenced on 1st November 2015 and concludes on 31st July 2017. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing services, particularly larger firms capable of meeting complex audit requirements. Given that Ernst & Young LLP was awarded the contract, this indicates a competitive market where other established and capable firms can compete for similar future contracts. Businesses that provide comprehensive and reliable auditing solutions would be well-suited to respond to similar tenders from local authorities and other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2017/1206/NE - External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit Services Additional information: Direct Award to approved Audit Commission supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deb789e9-70de-4fdd-8168-98ba78eb69aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2decd3de-3b26-4d75-b5ef-54c3bc05cdaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 201510 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2015 - 31 Jul 2017 1-2 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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