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title: "Charity Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-041b85af-a57f-4509-b314-dfa841fd7810"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-20"
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# Charity Audit Services

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-041b85af-a57f-4509-b314-dfa841fd7810

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## Summary

The Bedford Borough Council is currently conducting a procurement process for "Charity Audit Services," aimed at providing an audit of the House of Industry accounts as specified in the Charities Act 2011 and conducting an independent examination of the Bedford Park Charity. This tender falls under the Financial and insurance services category and is located in Bedford, with the tender period ending on 29 January 2020. The contract is expected to begin on 1 April 2020 and will continue until 31 March 2025, employing a procurement method classified as 'Other'.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in financial services and auditing. Potential competitors could include firms specialising in charity audits, public sector financial audits, or related consulting services. Companies that can demonstrate strong compliance with regulatory standards in the charitable sector would be well-positioned to bid, especially those with experience working with local authorities or charitable trusts.

## Notice

1. Provide an audit of the House of Industry accounts as specified in part 8 chapter 3 of the Charities Act 2011. House of Industry is a charitable trust administered by Bedford Borough Council. 2. Conduct an external independent examination of the Bedford Park Charity including provision of an independent statement. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db54764-d662-4fc7-a43f-1922fb2a0621 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 16:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db54764-d662-4fc7-a43f-1922fb2a0621
- 20 Jan 2020 at 16:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db54764-d662-4fc7-a43f-1922fb2a0621
- 20 Jan 2020 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db54764-d662-4fc7-a43f-1922fb2a0621
- 20 Jan 2020 at 09:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db54764-d662-4fc7-a43f-1922fb2a0621

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db54764-d662-4fc7-a43f-1922fb2a0621
  20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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