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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5180fec2-facd-40e0-be40-6c8d7854ab7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LIVERPOOL VISION LIMITED"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: LIVERPOOL VISION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5180fec2-facd-40e0-be40-6c8d7854ab7d

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## Summary

The procurement process for External Audit Services is being conducted by Liverpool Vision Limited, situated in Liverpool, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of auditing services (CPV code: 79212000), is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 16th November 2017. The original contract period spans from 5th December 2017 to 31st December 2020, and the tender was open until 13th November 2017, offering a window for interested parties to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing services to compete for a multi-year contract with the potential for annual renewals. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in external audit practices and can align with the necessary compliance and quality standards will be well-suited to participate. Given the scale of Liverpool Vision Limited's operations, this contract could enhance the visibility and portfolio of successful bidders in the public sector.

## Notice

Liverpool Vision wishes to appoint an External Auditor to audit the company's Directors' Report and Financial Statements for the periods ending 31st March 2018, 2019 and 2020. Whist the appointment is subject to annual approval it is anticipated the term of appointment will be for three years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c5907b-fb38-4d3f-af8a-9ee640d08f7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL VISION LIMITED |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2018 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c5907b-fb38-4d3f-af8a-9ee640d08f7c
- 3 Oct 2017 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce23865-c40c-4758-ab91-47381b91f564

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c5907b-fb38-4d3f-af8a-9ee640d08f7c
  29th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ce23865-c40c-4758-ab91-47381b91f564
  3rd October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f58ccfeb-c6b7-4365-978c-8266ad18c8f3
  ITT
- http://www.liverpoolvision.co.uk/news/tenders/external-audit-services-2/
  Original Tender Post

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