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Technical Assurance Services

DUDLEY MBC

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18 Nov 2024 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Technical Assurance Services" was undertaken by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Dudley MBC), identified as a regional or local authority. This process falls under the industry category of financial auditing services (CPV code 79212100) and is located mainly in the West Midlands, UK, with some activities at Dudley Council House. The procurement reached the award stage and was completed as of 18 November 2024. The tender, involving strategic advice and support for a council re-organisation and improvement plan, followed a limited procurement method due to technical reasons specific to the service offered by the awarded supplier, CIPFA C.Co Ltd. The contract, valued at £331,000, was signed on 11 October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and strategic consulting within the public sector. Entities with expertise in council operational models, public sector financial resilience, and organisational redesign may find such tenders particularly well-suited for their growth. The direct award to CIPFA C.Co Ltd underscores the need for unique and specialised services in the market, presenting a targeted opportunity for firms with similar competencies to align with public authority requirements and contribute to long-term sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Technical Assurance Services

Notice Description

o Delivery of star chamber programme to inform a more robust approach to the MTFA o 3-year Council Integrated improvement plan o Support for the implementation of the Council's new operating model and organisational re-design o Strategic advice and guidance to the interim Chief Executive and senior members. o Provide assurance to MHLG, CIPFA and LGA that the council is putting in place and taking the necessary steps to achieve sustainability and to avoid intervention

Lot Information

Lot 1

o Delivery of star chamber programme to inform a more robust approach to the MTFA o 3-year Council Integrated improvement plan o Support for the implementation of the Council's new operating model and organisational re-design o Strategic advice and guidance to the interim Chief Executive and senior members. o Provide assurance to MHLG, CIPFA and LGA that the council is putting in place and taking the necessary steps to achieve sustainability and to avoid intervention

Procurement Information

DMBC undertook the direct award route to CIPFA C.co as the FM model and DLUHC style Resilience review is specific to CIPFA and not offered by anyone else in the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b75c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037217-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£331,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 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
DUDLEY MBC
Contact Name
John Bailey
Contact Email
john.bailey@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7972603193

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 9TD
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIPFA C.CO

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