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title: "CP2033-21 Independent Financial Review"
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# CP2033-21 Independent Financial Review

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-230ce18b-8e81-4c85-87f1-223c99283fd9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP2033-21 Independent Financial Review" was conducted by Devon County Council (DCC) in the accounting and auditing services industry. This direct award was made under the Cross Council Assurance Framework, administered by Barnet Council. The contract, valued at £90,000, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) and is set for a duration starting from 12 April 2021 until 14 June 2021. The location for this service delivery is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period concluded on 25 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for accountancy and regulatory firms capable of providing similar advisory services. Businesses with expertise in financial analysis and reporting, specifically those who can conduct independent evaluations and produce detailed financial health checks, would be well-suited to compete. The award process has opened pathways for organisations within the services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

Devon County Council (DCC) requires an accountancy and regulatory firm to undertake a financial 'Health Check' of its IT delivery service. This will require reviewing recent historic accounts, liaising with key officers to then produce and present (virtually) an independent report to Senior DCC Management. Additional information: Direct award via Cross Council Assurance Framework' administered by Barnet Council, Lot 2 Advisory Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab9b33f-d0ee-4710-b1a7-3eea0d7397f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Apr 2021 - 14 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP (PWC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab9b33f-d0ee-4710-b1a7-3eea0d7397f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dab9b33f-d0ee-4710-b1a7-3eea0d7397f5
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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