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title: "GB-Solihull: External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0710b97b-c6fc-4cbf-9c39-f7e11d54def3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLATFORM HOUSING GROUP"
published: "2020-12-23"
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# GB-Solihull: External Audit

Buyer: PLATFORM HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0710b97b-c6fc-4cbf-9c39-f7e11d54def3

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the Platform Housing Group, which has awarded a contract for "External Audit" services, classified under statutory audit services. This tender, valued at £390,000, was formalised through an open procurement method and falls within the services category. The contract period is set to commence on 11 January 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2024. The award was published on 23 December 2020, following the completion of the tender phase that ended on 22 December 2020. The service will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in financial auditing and statutory audit services, particularly those with the capacity to manage large-scale audit engagements over a three-year period. Businesses looking to compete would benefit from strong credentials in financial compliance and a proven track record in delivering professional services. Notably, the awarded contract went to KPMG LLP, highlighting the competitive nature of this sector and the potential for smaller firms to approach similar opportunities by showcasing unique value propositions or tailored services.

## Notice

External audit services for the full Platform Housing Group, for an appointed period of 3 years. Additional information: To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=537995513

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccedffbb-8eb2-4f7c-bdd6-5c0a1c16fab4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLATFORM HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B37 7YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Bickenhill |
| Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccedffbb-8eb2-4f7c-bdd6-5c0a1c16fab4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccedffbb-8eb2-4f7c-bdd6-5c0a1c16fab4
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=556513238
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=537995513

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