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title: "Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services"
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# Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b653b8d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Lancashire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services," covering the accounting, auditing and fiscal services industry. This tender included three distinct lots: Lot 1 for External Audit Services, Lot 2 for Taxation Advisory Services, and Lot 3 for Combined Services. The procurement followed an open procurement method and was awarded to Beever and Struthers for a contract value of £135,000, effective from 1st February 2017 until 31st January 2021. The initial tender period closed on 8th November 2016.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audit and taxation services. Businesses capable of delivering external audit or taxation advisory services, or both, will find this process particularly suited for participation. Given the requirement to bid for multiple lots, firms with integrated service capabilities can enhance their competitive edge. The lucrative nature of public contracts, particularly in the North West of England, presents a fertile ground for growth and collaboration for these service providers.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited and Marketing Lancashire Limited. The tender comprises 3 Lots: - Lot 1: External Audit Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 2: Taxation Advisor Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 3: Combined External Audit and Taxation Advisor Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. Tenderers may bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. If tenderers bid for Lot 1 and Lot 2, then they must provide a price for Lot 3. Tenderers may not bid for Lot 3 only. Please apply via iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier) link on the advert. Additional information: Please apply via iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c3dbce-5c00-4912-94ed-cc29bcdafe83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2017 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEEVER AND STRUTHERS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2017 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c3dbce-5c00-4912-94ed-cc29bcdafe83
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a55065d-b89f-4d52-b7f9-6ed6067c0217

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3c3dbce-5c00-4912-94ed-cc29bcdafe83
  11th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a55065d-b89f-4d52-b7f9-6ed6067c0217
  11th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  iSupplier Portal (Sourcing Supplier)

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