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title: "PR102 Provision of External Audit Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES"
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# PR102 Provision of External Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cb1bc75-fd19-4101-aaff-59d84d00cb0c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "PR102 Provision of External Audit Services," awarded to BDO LLP by Further Education Colleges, located in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. This is an open procurement process in the auditing services industry, with a total contract value of £200,000. The award was made on 22 November 2016, with the contract period commencing on 1 January 2017 and concluding on 31 December 2020. The procurement has reached the award stage, as indicated by its complete status, and the tender period ended on 9 September 2016.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing external audit services. Given the value and scope of the contract, firms that specialise in accounting and auditing services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of Further Education Colleges as a contracting authority highlights the potential for growth in this sector, as these institutions often require ongoing financial oversight and support.

## Notice

Provision of external audit services to Derby College, Mackworth Business Services and Derby College Education Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666a8884-8687-41fa-b05e-05c63b6db0bf |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES |
| Locality | DERBYSHIRE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Alvaston North |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666a8884-8687-41fa-b05e-05c63b6db0bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/666a8884-8687-41fa-b05e-05c63b6db0bf
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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