--- title: "Invitation to Tender for St Helens Chamber Ltd - External Audit Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED" published: "2022-01-07" --- # Invitation to Tender for St Helens Chamber Ltd - External Audit Provision Buyer: ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a931d38-ec19-4d1d-b2c7-8b2dface3e33.json) ## Summary The St Helens Chamber Ltd is currently seeking tenders for the provision of External Audit Services, with the title "Invitation to Tender for St Helens Chamber Ltd - External Audit Provision." This procurement falls under the accounting, auditing and fiscal services category and is set to take place in St Helens, England. The tender is in the active stage and has a submission deadline of 7th January 2022, with the initial contract term commencing on 1st February 2022, lasting for three years, and possibly extendable for an additional three years. The total contract value is estimated at £21,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and accounting services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies equipped to conduct year-end audits and tax computations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential bidders should prepare to submit Tender Documents as specified in the invitation, along with any supporting information required by St Helens Chamber Ltd. This is an excellent opportunity for firms seeking to expand their clientele within the public sector. ## Notice St Helens Chamber Ltd is seeking a company to provide an External Audit Service to include the year-end audit and tax computations. The appointment of the successful tenderer will initially be for a term of three years commencing with the audit for the year ending 31st March 2022. There is the possibility of a further term of three years. Tender Documents: ITT - External Audit Provision Supporting Information Questionnaire Testimonial Cover Sheet Invitation to Tender Document will include: Instructions to Tenderers Invitation to Tender Background Information Specification, Scope & Term of Appointment Evaluation Tender Response Structure of Proposal Response to Tender Sub-contracting Arrangements Form of Tender Pricing Template for Returns Label Background Information: Answers to all submitted questions will be published here on 17th December 2021 Strategic Plan 2021-2023 Audited Accounts to 31st March 2021 Audited Accounts to 31st March 2020 Audited Accounts to 31st March 2019 Draft Year-end Timetable for 2022 Tender Timetable: Deadline for submission of questions (4pm deadline) Wednesday 15th December 2021 Questions answered by St Helens Chamber Ltd Friday 17th December 2021 5pm Return of Tender submission with Supporting Information Questionnaire Friday 7th January 2022 4pm Notification to Short-listed tenderers Friday 14th January 2022 Short-listed Tenderer Presentations W/C Monday 24th January 2022 Notification to Successful Tenderer W/C Monday 31st January 2022 It is the Chamber's intention to award the contract week commencing Monday 31st of January 2022. However if we have reached a decision sooner than this, we will notify accordingly. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0cc945c-86f6-4d2f-b460-9af84b5f1a00 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Invitation to Tender | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000 | | 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 | ST HELENS CHAMBER LIMITED | | Locality | ST HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA10 1FY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 7 Jan 2022 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0cc945c-86f6-4d2f-b460-9af84b5f1a00 - 30 Nov 2021 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0cc945c-86f6-4d2f-b460-9af84b5f1a00 - 30 Nov 2021 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0cc945c-86f6-4d2f-b460-9af84b5f1a00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0cc945c-86f6-4d2f-b460-9af84b5f1a00 7th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.sthelenschamber.com/business/opportunities/view/invitation-to-tender-for-st-helens-chamber-ltd-external-audit-provision/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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