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Regulatory audit services

PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 13:48

Tender

23 Apr 2024 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Port of London Authority, located in Gravesend, is currently in the active tender stage for a procurement titled "Financial Audit," classified under the industry category of "Financial auditing services" (CPV: 79212100). This procurement process is an open procedure, seeking services for the financial audit of the PLA and its subsidiary ESL accounts, valued at GBP 540,000. The procurement method involves electronic submissions, and key dates include the tender period ending on 17th May 2024, with the award period starting on 18th May 2024. The contract period spans 1080 days with the possibility of two additional 12-month renewals subject to satisfactory performance. The services will be delivered in Gravesend, within the UKJ43 region.

This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services. Companies with a strong reputation and suitable status to deliver high-calibre auditing services are ideal candidates to compete. Winning this contract could lead to long-term stability with the Port of London Authority, including potential contract renewals. The contract's significant value and extended duration make it an attractive prospect for established firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio and industry experience.

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Notice Title

Regulatory audit services

Notice Description

Multi year contract for annual audit

Lot Information

Lot 1

Audit services

Renewal: additional 12 months and a further 12 months subject to successful performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04546e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007847-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20241 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
PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Richard Hopperton
Contact Email
richard.hopperton@pla.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1474562200

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAVESEND
Postcode
DA12 2BG
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

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