--- title: "Provision of External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION" published: "2024-04-05" --- # Provision of External Audit Services Buyer: COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c1e40a4-6816-4b7d-8d0c-fd6b467b7027.json) ## Summary The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking external audit services through a tender with the title "Provision of External Audit Services". This opportunity falls under the services category (CPV code: 79212000) and is located in England, with the postal code SL6 7DX. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure (below threshold). The tender period ends on May 13, 2024, and the contract period starts on September 18, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2029. This tender by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission presents an opportunity for audit service providers to engage with a prestigious organisation with a global reach. Businesses specialising in auditing services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are eligible to participate. The successful bidder will be required to attend various meetings and provide ad hoc support based on the specified terms of the contract. ## Notice The CWGC is a global leader in commemoration. Founded by Royal Charter in 1917, we work on behalf of the Governments of Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom to commemorate the 1.7 million men and women from the Commonwealth who lost their lives in the two World Wars. The cemeteries, memorials, graves, landscapes, and records in our care will be found at 23,000 locations, and in more than 150 countries and territories around the world. The Commonwealth War Graves Group, which comprises The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) and The Imperial War Graves Endowment fund (IWGEF) are seeking to appoint an external auditor. The services required will include, but not be limited to; 1. Carry out an audit and provide an audit opinion on the accounts of the following: - the Commonwealth War Graves Commission; - the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation; - the consolidated accounts of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission; and - the Imperial War Graves Endowment Fund. 2. Report on the findings of its annual audit to the CWGC's Audit and Risk Committee and the CWGF Board and other CWGC groups if required. 3. Attendance at the following is required, either in person or remotely via dial in: - CWGC Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) meetings in February, July, and September. - CWGC Commissioner Meeting in September - CWGF trustee meeting in September and, -IWGEF trustee meeting in July 4. Ad hoc support and advice The CWGG's existing auditors have been in post for four years and as a matter of good governance, it is now appropriate to re-tender the service Additional information: This tender will be managed using the CWGC e-Procurement portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/Home where further details can be found. To participate in this tender, view the tender documents, or participate any future tenders issued by the CWGC, you must first register with the portal. Guidance on how to register, and how to bid can be found by selecting the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/BuyerProfiles When registering, please complete as much of the information as possible. You should also be aware that as part of the registration process you must provide a copy of your current Health & Safety policy and/or Statement All correspondence relating to this tender must ONLY be submitted via the portal. 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This way you will still be able to access any communications sent by us via the portal if an individual in unavailable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c133190-57ec-49da-873e-9c381c0b6011 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION | | Locality | MAIDENHEAD | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL6 7DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | St Mary's | | Westminster constituency | Maidenhead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2024 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c133190-57ec-49da-873e-9c381c0b6011 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c133190-57ec-49da-873e-9c381c0b6011 5th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cwgc.org - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cwgc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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