Award

External Audit Services

CORSERV LIMITED

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10 Jul 2018 at 12:26

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Sep 2017 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Tender

18 Sep 2017 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CORSERV Limited is seeking to award a contract for External Audit Services, aimed at supporting various entities within its Group, including CORMAC Solutions Ltd and Cornwall Airport Ltd. The opportunity is classified under the accounting and auditing services category and falls under an open procurement method. The tender was published on 18th September 2017, with a submission deadline of 25th October 2017. The contract is set to commence on 4th December 2017 and will extend until 5th December 2021. The service will be provided primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £800,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector auditing. Suitable businesses may include those specialising in audit and compliance services, particularly those with experience working with local authorities or public sector organisations. Companies engaged in similar sectors should consider bidding to leverage the contract value while contributing to the economic growth objectives outlined by CORSERV for its expansive Group of Companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

CORSERV Ltd is a company established to provide strategic direction for the existing commercial trading companies that make up the Group - CORMAC Solutions Ltd, Cornwall Airport Ltd, Cornwall Housing Ltd, the Nottinghamshire joint venture company, Via East Midlands Ltd, and Cornwall Development Company and other companies as the group grows. CORSERV works with Cornwall Council, as shareholder, to support economic growth and place-making in Cornwall ensuring that all its subsidiaries are focused on this goal. CORSERV have a requirement to outsource the provision of External Audit Services for itself and Group of Companies. Additional information: The tender documents can be accessed via the Procontract Supplying the South West eTendering portal; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/. Search for the latest opportunities under Cornwall Council and select the External Audit Services link. To access the online ITT template you will need to express an interest and then click the "Start my response" button.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb3ed600-283a-460e-b111-bd51f11170d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0570a453-998f-41ff-934c-9b1d8535f931
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 5 Dec 2021 3-4 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
CORSERV LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WADEBRIDGE
Postcode
PL27 6TW
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Wadebridge East & St Minver
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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