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title: "External Audit"
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# External Audit

Buyer: DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c3ba3b7-f7f0-4b66-8e6b-c4fa085d85b5

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves a tender titled "External Audit," initiated by Doncaster Children's Services Trust Limited, for the provision of auditing services. This limited procurement method allows for competitive quotations below the threshold. The procurement covers services within the auditing industry category and targets businesses located in Yorkshire and the Humber, where the service is to be delivered. The tender period concluded on 14 February 2020, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2020 and running through to 31 March 2023, including potential extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in auditing services, to expand their business operations. Companies like Smith Craven Chartered Accountants have successfully engaged in this process, highlighting potential for similar firms to offer their expertise. Businesses geared towards providing external audit capabilities will find this contract particularly relevant, serving as a means to enhance their portfolio and secure steady revenue through public sector engagement.

## Notice

ITQ for the provision of External Audit Services to the Trust for a period of 3 years + the option to extend by two further 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c5bf7-a45b-4719-8e0d-89cff5ca28c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,725 |
| 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 | DONCASTER CHILDREN'S SERVICES TRUST LIMITED |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 1ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITH CRAVEN CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c5bf7-a45b-4719-8e0d-89cff5ca28c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1c5bf7-a45b-4719-8e0d-89cff5ca28c9
  4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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