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title: "Compliance Audit Contract"
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buyer: "BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS"
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# Compliance Audit Contract

Buyer: BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a8c8075-f7e5-4f28-8ab1-17acdbc4150f

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## Summary

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils have awarded a contract for a Compliance Audit, focused on the provision of gas and electric quality assurance audits. The contract, classified under Heating Works and Auditing Services, is set in the East of England and began on 1st November 2024 with a conclusion scheduled for 31st October 2027. The procurement, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, involves selective procurement methods. The contract has a value of £320,000, doubling the initial minimum value of £160,000. The relevant procurement stage is now in the Award stage, with the award notice being published on 21st November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical quality audits, system quality assurance and review services, and data management. The awarded contract's broad scope, which includes on-site and desktop audits, technical advice, and management reviews, is conducive to companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector compliance auditing. GCS COMPLIANCE, an SME, has secured this contract, highlighting the potential for similar businesses to compete effectively in public procurement processes.

## Notice

The Programme is the provision of gas & electric quality assurance audits for Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council, where two separate Lots have been made under two separate framework call-off agreements for each council. The activities included within its scope include but are not limited to: - On-site technical quality audits. - Desktop certificate and documentation audits. - Investigatory reports. - Management Policies, Management Plans, and Procedure reviews. - Data management. - Operational and strategic review. - Technical advice. - Training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f124cb24-ff99-42f5-8d7d-08853d3d6e05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £320,000 |
| 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 | BABERGH AND MID SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GCS COMPLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45232141 - Heating works
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f124cb24-ff99-42f5-8d7d-08853d3d6e05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f124cb24-ff99-42f5-8d7d-08853d3d6e05
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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