Award

External Quality Standards and Support

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

21 Aug 2024 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "External Quality Standards and Support" in the auditing services category. The procurement falls under the services sector and is categorised by CPV code 79212000. The process utilised a limited procurement method, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific nature of the requirement. The contract was officially signed on 19th August 2024, with a final value of £99,979.3. The audit and assurance activities will be carried out across various locations within the UK.

This tender can create substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services to increase their portfolio with public sector clients. Particularly, SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality audit support services would find this contract beneficial. Engaging in such public procurement can provide valuable experience with regional authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, which can enhance business credibility and open doors to future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

External Quality Standards and Support

Notice Description

To undertake a range of audit and assurance activity

Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake a range of audit and assurance activity

Procurement Information

Due to the value, a request for quotation exercise was carried out

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049289
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026654-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£99,979 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
victoria.taylor@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123456

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AOC SERVICES

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