Brighter Futures for Children Request for Proposal (RFP) - External Auditor Services

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th September 2023 14:51:46 PM

Tender Deadline

13th October 2023 13:00:00 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

As a private company Brighter Futures for Children Limited are required to appoint auditors in line with the Companies Act. The Company therefore requires the services of an external auditor. Brighter Futures for Children Limited, is already 5 years into a 7year contract with Reading Borough Council (RBC) to run Children’s Services in Reading. The year end is 31 March 2024, and this tender is to provide external audit services for remaining two year accounting periods 2024/25, 2025/26. Please note there is a possible extension of a further three years should RBC issue a further contract to Brighter Futures for Children Limited beyond March 2026.Overall, the size of the entity is £75m turnover per annum and 500 staff are employed. Further information about the background to the establishment of the company can be found in the attached Council report concerning the creation of the company.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-03fc7b

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79212000

CPV Division(s)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Awarding Authority

BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN

Buyer Name

Kelly Hallett

Buyer Email

pchub@reading.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Civic Offices, Bridge Street

Reading

United Kingdom