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title: "Provision for External Audit Services"
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buyer: "ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY"
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# Provision for External Audit Services

Buyer: ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-282aa1db-61fb-4459-8943-2b5ddc1c5330

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## Summary

The ECL The Care & Wellbeing Company is currently in the tender stage for the provision of external audit services. This procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, seeks a supplier to perform audit services for the Essex Cares Limited group and its three subsidiaries, including Corporate Tax Assessments and Financial Statement production. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79212000 (Auditing services) and 79212100 (Financial auditing services), expects to commence on 1 January 2025, with a contract period extending until 1 January 2030. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 11 November 2024. The services are to be rendered in East of England, with a notable budget of £300,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those with experience in the public sector. SME entities are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal contract for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The comprehensive scope of work, encompassing both audit and tax return services, suits firms adept at handling complex financial analysis and statutory reporting. Successful bidders will gain a long-term, high-value engagement, enhancing their market visibility and expanding their expertise in governmental contracts.

## Notice

The opportunity is for the successful bidder to conduct the audit services for the Essex Cares Limited group and its three subsidiaries (two of which are not utilised at trading entities but attract actuarial pension movements). The same entities require the evaluation and calculation of Corporate Tax Assessments and subsequent tax returns as well as Financial Statement production of all applicable entities. All the financial transactions of: Essex Cares Limited and its subsidiaries, ECL Trading Limited, Essex Community Support Limited, and Essex Employment & Inclusion Limited. Additional information: All tender documentation can be found on our eSourcing portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40112a10-43b5-40ff-9eb2-cc7244d8e1b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 1 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | ECL THE CARE & WELLBEING COMPANY |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40112a10-43b5-40ff-9eb2-cc7244d8e1b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40112a10-43b5-40ff-9eb2-cc7244d8e1b4
  9th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Jaggaer (Bravo) Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ecl.org

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