Award

Provision of External Audit Services

PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jul 2023 at 07:53

Tender

24 Jan 2023 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

Pembrokeshire College has recently awarded a contract for the provision of External Audit Services to Azets. The contract, worth £155,000, was signed on 4th July 2023. The procurement process was conducted through an Open procedure, with key criteria such as Management Structure, Number of Staff, and Audit Methodology considered. The College is located in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, and falls under the services industry category. The procurement stage of this contract is in the Award phase, with the current contract status marked as active.

This contract opportunity for the provision of External Audit Services by Pembrokeshire College can be beneficial for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector. Companies with expertise in auditing, financial reporting, and compliance would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract period spans from 4th July 2023 to 3rd March 2026, providing a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration. Interested businesses should focus on demonstrating strengths in areas such as Management Structure, Staff Qualifications, and Audit Methodology to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

External Audit is responsible for forming an independent opinion on the College's accounts and other Financial Statements which are to be laid before the Governing Body

Lot Information

Lot 1

External Audit is responsible for forming an independent opinion on the College's accounts and other Financial Statements which are to be laid before the Governing Body. The annual External Audit report will state whether, in the opinion of the External Audit Service Provider, the Financial Statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the College. In order to provide this assurance, the External Audit Service Provider will carry out whatever examination of the statements, and their underlying records and control systems, is necessary to reach its opinion on the statements. The external audit service is currently provided by PwC and has been since the last tender exercise. The current external auditors are TIAA. The Welsh Government Audit Code of Practice prevents the same firm providing both services. Additional information: Tender exercise is being run on etenderwales Bravo portal

Renewal: 2 years extension in 1 year increments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039a0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018931-2023
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Either in 3, 4 or 5 years. Dependent on if the extension options are used

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Donna Barker
Contact Email
d.barker@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKESHIRE
Postcode
SA61 1SZ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Haverfordwest: Priory
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS

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