Award

Chesterfield College Group - External Audit

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jul 2023 at 14:45

Tender

09 Jan 2023 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Chesterfield College Group has concluded a public procurement process for external audit services. The procurement stage was tender, and the key dates included the closing date for tender returns on the 9th of February. The contract was awarded to Mazars LLP. The buying organisation, Chesterfield College, located in Chesterfield, UK, initiated this procurement. The industry category was auditing services, and the procurement method was an open procedure.

This tender by Chesterfield College Group for external audit services presents an opportunity for auditing firms with experience in the further education sector. Businesses with a strong track record in providing high-quality audit services and understanding the needs of educational institutions would be well-suited to compete. The tender, focusing on quality criteria along with price considerations, requires a balance of expertise and value for money proposals to succeed in the competitive process.

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Notice Title

Chesterfield College Group - External Audit

Notice Description

Chesterfield College Group - External Audit

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chesterfield College Group is looking to appoint an External Auditor to provide a high quality, value for money service to meet its needs. The Group is seeking innovative proposals from organisations with a demonstrable track record within the further education sector and who can demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the Group together with the knowledge and experience to deliver the required objectives. Closing date for return of tenders is the 9th February at 12 noon

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-039605
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019182-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£263,815 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20232 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
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helpdesk@chesterfield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1246500500

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S41 7NG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

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