Award

06723149

ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY

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Award

30 Dec 2024 at 15:01

Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company, located in Chelmsford, has initiated an open tender for the provision of statutory and financial auditing services for itself and its three subsidiaries. This tender, classified under the CPV code 79212300 (Statutory audit services), is currently in the award stage. The contract, valued at £233,750, was signed with Haysmacintyre LLP on 12th December 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and fair competition. The key dates included a tender submission deadline on 11th November 2024, with the contract period set to start on 1st January 2025 and concluding on 1st January 2030. The services include conducting audits, evaluating, and calculating corporate tax assessments, and producing financial statements for all applicable entities.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services to expand their client portfolio, particularly those experienced in dealing with subsidiaries and complex financial structures. SMEs might find this particularly attractive as out of the total bids, two were from small and medium-sized enterprises. Given the comprehensive nature of the services required, firms with established expertise in statutory audits, corporate tax evaluations, and financial statement preparations will be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The successful award to Haysmacintyre LLP underscores the competitive nature of the tender, favouring high-quality and price-effective proposals.

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Notice Title

06723149

Notice Description

For the provision to conduct the audit services for the Essex Cares Limited group and its three subsidiaries (two of which are not utilised at trading entities but attract actuarial pension movements). The same entities require the evaluation and calculation of Corporate Tax Assessments and subsequent tax returns as well as Financial Statement production of all applicable entities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

3.1. The scope of the opportunity is for the successful bidder to conduct the audit services for the Essex Cares Limited group and its three subsidiaries (two of which are not utilised at trading entities but attract actuarial pension movements). The same entities require the evaluation and calculation of Corporate Tax Assessments and subsequent tax returns as well as Financial Statement production of all applicable entities. All the financial transactions of: Essex Cares Limited and its subsidiaries, ECL Trading Limited, Essex Community Support Limited, and Essex Employment & Inclusion Limited

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a732
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041603-2024
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY
Additional Buyers

ESSEX CARES LIMITED (ECL) THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY

Contact Name
Karen Tucciarone
Contact Email
karen.tucciarone2@essexcares.org
Contact Phone
+44 3330133406

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYSMACINTYRE

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