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title: "RSRFQ01-22-01 External Auditing Services"
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# RSRFQ01-22-01 External Auditing Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15c49475-3751-4246-bb45-b56c227652d9

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "RSRFQ01-22-01 External Auditing Services" is being conducted by ESPO (East Midlands Strategic Procurement Organisation), located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically for business analysis consultancy and auditing services, with an estimated total value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission period ends on 9th February 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 28th March 2022 and run until 27th March 2025, with an optional extension of up to 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in auditing and business consultancy. Firms that can provide expertise in statutory and financial auditing services will be well-suited to compete in this process. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and establish lasting relationships within the public sector, fostering further business opportunities in similar domains.

## Notice

In this present instance, ESPO is seeking quotations to identify and appoint a supplier to provide external auditing services. This service will help ESPO plan, manage and execute their annual external audit in order to ensure ESPO's financial statements are true and fair and have been prepared in accordance with relevant accounting and financial reporting standards. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 'RSRFQ01-22-01'; d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f49509-56c2-4310-8245-4396dcb51a57 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2022 - 27 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f49509-56c2-4310-8245-4396dcb51a57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f49509-56c2-4310-8245-4396dcb51a57
  20th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
  EastMidsTenders Procurement Portal

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