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title: "External Audit"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OPTIVO"
published: "2021-04-23"
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# External Audit

Buyer: OPTIVO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d1ddb7e-1fc6-4a4d-aa93-89141efe92f0

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an External Audit tender initiated by OPTIVO, a buyer located in Croydon, England. The industry category for this project is auditing services, classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was concluded on 20th February 2020, with the contract period starting on 17th November 2020 and running until 16th August 2021. The total value of the contract was £164,500.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing sector to engage in public procurement. Businesses specialising in external audit services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the expertise required. Companies capable of delivering high-quality auditing services within the stipulated contract timeframe have the potential to grow their business through successful participation in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

External Audit Services to be delivered

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b612d-025e-4d75-abf8-b1116c0ae7e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2020 - 16 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,500 |
| 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 | OPTIVO |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 9XP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b612d-025e-4d75-abf8-b1116c0ae7e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52b612d-025e-4d75-abf8-b1116c0ae7e5
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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