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title: "GB-Essex: External Auditor"
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# GB-Essex: External Auditor

Buyer: BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dd6a3f3-94f9-47dd-9d97-912394fa1574

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## Summary

The Basildon Borough Council has completed a tender process for the provision of External Auditor services, focusing on the financial consultancy industry in the East of England, UK. The tender, titled "GB-Essex: External Auditor," had its submission period end on 18 December 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £12,800, commenced on 1 April 2018 and concludes on 31 March 2023. This procurement was initiated under a tendering process, though specific method details were not provided.

This contract presents significant opportunities for financial consultancies, particularly those with experience in auditing and assurance services related to housing benefit subsidy claims. Businesses equipped to participate in this tender should be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications and experience in delivering similar services, especially those with a robust reputation and capability to handle local government requirements. With the contract recently awarded, suppliers like BDO LLP have successfully positioned themselves in this competitive market, highlighting the potential for growth for well-prepared firms.

## Notice

The Council is looking for a provider to deliver External Auditor services for the assurance of the housing benefit subsidy claims.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb0f292-8570-4c1c-86c2-418534913791 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,800 |
| 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 | BASILDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS14 1DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | St Martin's |
| Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 12:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb0f292-8570-4c1c-86c2-418534913791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb0f292-8570-4c1c-86c2-418534913791
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=301783110
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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