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title: "Auditing Services for Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Pension Plan"
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# Auditing Services for Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Pension Plan

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-199077bd-6832-4ed3-800c-a6d47675c676

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking a contractor for auditing services related to the Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Pension Plan. This tender, titled "Auditing Services for Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Pension Plan," is classified under the CPV code for group pension services. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2018 and concluding on 31st July 2022, following a competitive quotation approach. Interested parties were required to submit their quotes by 16th October 2017, and the total contract value is £37,000.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses in the financial and auditing sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in pension fund audits and compliance services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With a duration of five years, the project offers a stable income stream and lays the groundwork for ongoing relationships with the HGCA Pension Plan, allowing for additional service provisions in the future.

## Notice

The Home-Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Pension Plan is undertaking a quotation process for its audit services. The contract is with the HGCA Pension Plan and will take effect so that that the provider can undertake the audit for the financial year ending 31 March 2018. This opportunity is for quotation for the appointment as Auditor to the HGCA Pension Plan. The contract will be for a period of five accounting years. The financial year for the Plan is from April to March and the first audit of the appointed auditors will be for the year ending 31 March 2018. Additional information: Please download and read the specification attached. We request that you express your interest in this contract by emailing procurement@ahdb.org.uk To access the following additional documents please email procurement@ahdb.org.uk and use "2017-241 HGCA Pension Plan" as the subject header. * The Trust Deed and Rules * Summary Funding Statement * 2016 Annual Report and Accounts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28240ce-648d-4e25-aa23-913e1c55d620 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Other - Quotations |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV37 0HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Electoral ward | Claverdon & Snitterfield |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford-on-Avon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWE CLARK WHITEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66522000 - Group pension services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2017 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28240ce-648d-4e25-aa23-913e1c55d620
- 22 Sep 2017 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7aeb0a-fa58-433f-9ca2-8b39f4f96eaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a28240ce-648d-4e25-aa23-913e1c55d620
  1st December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d7aeb0a-fa58-433f-9ca2-8b39f4f96eaf
  22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a86bc445-ab6c-4680-b2ba-3d705439a438
  Specification and submission instructions

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ahdb.org.uk

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