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title: "Forensic Review - AWARD"
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# Forensic Review - AWARD

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d38ae47-2d71-4b90-95e5-323a0c8c4b4a

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "Forensic Review" under the Auditing services industry category (CPV: 79212000), specifically targeting financial and fraud audit services. This contract award follows a tendering process conducted through further competition from the CCS RM 6188 Framework, Lot 3. Key dates included the closing date for submissions on 21 October 2024, with the contract period commencing on 18 November 2024 and concluding on 31 January 2025. The contract's location covers a wide range of regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. Jessica Prince from Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council served as the contact point for this procurement, which has now moved to the award stage, with PwC LLP securing the contract worth GBP 85,827.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for auditing firms, specifically those with expertise in financial and fraud auditing services, to engage in public sector work and expand their portfolio. Businesses capable of conducting thorough forensic reviews and with experience in adhering to detailed Statements of Requirements would find this tender suited for their growth strategies. Although opportunities were not particularly directed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with established auditing practices stand to benefit significantly from participating in such public tenders, thereby enhancing their market presence and credibility through association with high-profile public projects.

## Notice

A forensic review is required following an internal review into particular activity. Further details can be found in the Statement of Requirements. This is a further competition from CCS RM 6188 Framework, Lot 3. The closing date for this opportunity is 21 October 2024 at 1pm. Please ensure you upload your response in sufficient time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b4ac92-1a0b-40dd-93cc-880243edef16 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,827 |
| 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 | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 11:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b4ac92-1a0b-40dd-93cc-880243edef16
- 26 Nov 2024 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b4ac92-1a0b-40dd-93cc-880243edef16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b4ac92-1a0b-40dd-93cc-880243edef16
  26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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