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Colchester Institute - External Audit Services

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2022 at 09:30

Tender

22 Mar 2022 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Colchester Institute is seeking to appoint a single supplier for external audit services. This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with a tender titled "Colchester Institute - External Audit Services". The Contracting Authority, Colchester Institute, is based in Colchester, United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a selective procedure. The key dates provided are the contract award date of 24th October 2022. This presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in auditing services, to compete for this contract.

Colchester Institute's procurement of external audit services has already been awarded to MHA Macintyre Hudson. Businesses in the auditing services sector, especially small to medium-sized enterprises, can leverage this opportunity for business growth. The Contracting Authority has specified criteria such as customer requirements, added value, and price in the award of the contract. The selection process incorporates a standstill period for tenderers. Interested businesses need to ensure compliance with the outlined selection criteria and deadlines. The opportunity is well-suited for audit service providers looking to engage with a public body in the education sector in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Colchester Institute - External Audit Services

Notice Description

Colchester Institute are looking to appoint a single supplier for their external audit requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Colchester Institute are looking to appoint a single supplier for their external audit requirements.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0324d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029876-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,032 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
will.lord@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3LL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MHA MACINTYRE HUDSON

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