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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e1029b3-37ad-4480-92dd-0e0ec2d19a5e

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of external audit services, awarding the contract to Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV: 79212000), followed an open procedure and was targeted at suppliers operating in the United Kingdom, specifically within England. The total contract value is GBP 225,000, with the contract period commencing on 31 January 2025 and concluding on 30 January 2030. The award stage was finalised on 11 December 2024, and the official notice was published on 24 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the financial auditing sector. It is particularly suitable for large-scale auditing firms with a strong presence in the UK. The awarded contract, spanning five years, allows the successful bidder to establish a long-term working relationship with Gloucestershire County Council and Ubico Ltd, potentially leading to further business ventures in the public sector. Companies with significant expertise in external and financial auditing services would find this contract highly beneficial for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is issued by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) on behalf of Ubico Ltd via open procedure to seek a supplier for the Provision of External Audit Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f56934-cc4e-4e9d-b99f-51fc0b5e48de |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f56934-cc4e-4e9d-b99f-51fc0b5e48de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5f56934-cc4e-4e9d-b99f-51fc0b5e48de
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=60eeb059-9f33-ef11-812c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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