Award

External Audit Services

B3LIVING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2024 at 11:05

Tender

20 Jun 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

B3Living, a body governed by public law and a key provider in housing and community amenities, has successfully awarded a contract for External Audit Services. The procurement process, identified as "ocds-h6vhtk-0471a9", falls under the statutory audit services industry category (CPV code 79212300) and covers services in Hertfordshire, UKH23. The procurement followed an open procedure and was completed with the contract being signed on 24th September 2024, with a total value of £425,000. The awarded contract is part of a framework agreement to be managed by Beever and Struthers Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector organisations and secure substantial contracts. The procurement was open and received five bids from SMEs, indicating a competitive landscape ideal for businesses specialising in statutory and external audit services. Firms experienced in legal and fiscal audit standards, especially those capable of comprehensive financial analysis and compliance auditing, would find this market promising and accessible. The contract's focus on external audit services offers a stable revenue stream and enhances the contractor’s portfolio within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

B3Living is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for the provision of External Audit Services as described within this Invitation to Tender (ITT): the scope will be as described within the specification in Part B of the ITT and the pricing template (Part E of the ITT) is reflective of the anticipated demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

B3Living is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for the provision of External Audit Services as described within this Invitation to Tender (ITT): the scope will be as described within the specification in Part B of the ITT and the pricing template (Part E of the ITT) is reflective of the anticipated demand. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/24RENCHG23

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0471a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030765-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 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
B3LIVING
Contact Name
Simon Callier
Contact Email
simon.callier@b3living.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7547556639

Buyer Location

Locality
HODDESDON
Postcode
EN11 8TS
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Broxbourne
Electoral Ward
Hoddesdon North
Westminster Constituency
Broxbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEEVER AND STRUTHERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS

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