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title: "WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review"
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# WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ff64fee-be57-4261-b719-aa9de37d177f

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## Summary

The Walsall Council is seeking a supplier for the "WP3252 - Schools Leasing Review" project, which aims to conduct an urgent audit of funded schools' lease agreements. This procurement falls under the accounting and auditing services industry and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 16th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2017 and will run until 28th February 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £150,000, with a minimum contract value of £10,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with experience in lease agreements. Companies looking to participate should be prepared to undertake detailed audits and engage directly with finance companies to address any identified finance leases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an excellent chance for them to expand their business and contribute to improving educational finance agreements.

## Notice

The Council wishes to contract with a supplier that will undertake an urgent audit of funded schools to verify that any lease agreements can be strictly interpreted as operating leases only and where finance leases are identified and poor value is identified, the supplier will be required to deal direct with the finance companies for all identified cases to bring the agreements to an end (with no further cost to the education budget) by either having the agreement written off, and/or by pursuing a restitution claim against the finance company. Additional information: Please note that Walsall Council have a new Contract opportunity. For further details of the requirement, please see the following link to the Councils' e-Procurement web portal; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil You will be required to register your organisation (if already not done so) and express your interest in the relevant project/opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b96e4a-4e98-4681-aaf3-71126cebc9da |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b96e4a-4e98-4681-aaf3-71126cebc9da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5b96e4a-4e98-4681-aaf3-71126cebc9da
  20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil
- https://www.walsall.gov.uk/

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