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title: "External Audit Contract"
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buyer: "LIVV HOUSING GROUP"
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# External Audit Contract

Buyer: LIVV HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d177263-ba3c-4037-9350-04ad98c1e079

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## Summary

The Livv Housing Group has awarded a contract for external audit services to BDO LLP, with the tender titled "External Audit Contract." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as accounting and auditing services (CPV code: 79210000). The contract is located in the North West region of England, starting from 1st February 2021 and lasting until 31st January 2026, with the potential for extensions. The tender was concluded on 1st December 2020, and the total value of the contract is £450,000, reflecting a strong commitment to quality assurance and compliance within its operations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing and consulting services. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive external audits, tax compliance, and related consultancy are well-positioned to engage in future procurement from Livv Housing Group, especially those who can benefit from participating in mini-competitions under the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework. As the Group may enter joint ventures or collaborate with other members, businesses with the capacity to adapt to evolving requirements will find fertile ground to expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Livv Housing Group sought bids from organisations on Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (ref: RM3745) for external audit services and tax compliance work via mini-competition. The contract encompasses all current and future members of the Group and any joint ventures or arrangements that the Group may become party to. The contract will be an initial 3 years with 2 annual options to extend by a further 12 months, up to a maximum 5 years total contract term, subject to Livv Housing Group requirements and the performance of the successful service provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a729c1-813e-49d3-8dc4-a70aed5767b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £380,000 |
| 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 | LIVV HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a729c1-813e-49d3-8dc4-a70aed5767b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a729c1-813e-49d3-8dc4-a70aed5767b8
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://livvhousinggroup.com/

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