--- title: "Financial Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-21" --- # Financial Audit Services Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3790856c-c6a3-40f8-8ef6-03e8d84165e1.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking qualified auditors for the "Financial Audit Services" contract, aimed at providing external audit services compliant with the standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. This procurement falls under the services category within the financial and insurance services industry. The tender is open for submissions, with a submission deadline set for 9th February 2021, and the contract period commencing 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2024. Interested providers must submit their tenders through Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system, 'in-tend'. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in public sector audits, particularly those with experience in local authority children's services. Businesses that are capable of demonstrating a strong understanding of the public sector auditing standards and have a proven track record in similar contracts will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility and reputation while contributing to the crucial audit functions of public service organisations, thus driving business growth in a specialised market. ## Notice Sandwell Children's Trust invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the public sector for the function of external audit. The auditor must have previous experience of auditing a local authority children's service, Children's Trust or public bodies providing welfare services. The external audit and services required as a minimum, in accordance with professional standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Additional information: This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being issued using Sandwell Trust's e-tendering system 'in-tend', and the remainder of the procurement process will be managed using this system. Therefore, all interested providers must via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d292962-a4db-4ff0-91c0-3384fa5e8d2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2021 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d292962-a4db-4ff0-91c0-3384fa5e8d2f - 21 Jan 2021 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d292962-a4db-4ff0-91c0-3384fa5e8d2f - 21 Jan 2021 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d292962-a4db-4ff0-91c0-3384fa5e8d2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d292962-a4db-4ff0-91c0-3384fa5e8d2f 21st January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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