--- title: "Audit services for opted-in principal local government and police bodies in England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LTD" published: "2017-02-12" --- # Audit services for opted-in principal local government and police bodies in England Buyer: PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c7644d0-d50d-4ae7-bce5-f9bc1bd3f260.json) ## Summary The Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd is currently conducting a procurement process for "Audit services for opted-in principal local government and police bodies in England." This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically relating to accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a closing date for submissions set for 21st March 2017. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2018 and conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as selective, following a restricted procedure, aimed at providing audit services to local councils, police and crime commissioners, and various other public bodies across England. This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in public sector audit services and could particularly benefit larger audit firms with the capacity to manage multiple and diverse audits. Businesses equipped with a solid understanding of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the related regulations would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the diverse range of eligible entities, successful bidders may also increase their client base across different local government and public service sectors, thereby enhancing business growth and establishing long-term contractual relationships. ## Notice The procurement will cover the audits of the accounts of all principal local government and police bodies across England that opt-in for the purposes of the appointment of auditors under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the requirements of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015. Eligible entities include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities. Of the current 493 principal local government bodies eligible to opt in, as at 9 February 2017, 282 have responded to the invitation issued on 27 October 2016. The closing date for acceptance is 9 March 2017. PSAA expects to receive acceptances throughout the opt-in period and will maintain an up to date record of bodies joining the scheme on the PSAA website www.psaa.co.uk. The audited bodies covered by the contracts may change over time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77693b69-87ab-491c-b268-e3a8ad1fb17f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LTD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2017 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77693b69-87ab-491c-b268-e3a8ad1fb17f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77693b69-87ab-491c-b268-e3a8ad1fb17f 12th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Accounting%2C-auditing-and-fiscal-services./H95Z4X79SB Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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