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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FLAGSHIP GROUP"
published: "2017-01-27"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: FLAGSHIP GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6973f29b-613b-4caa-a5d9-bbe31394a8fc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Flagship Group, a buyer based in Norwich, England, seeking the provision of External Audit Services with a total contract value of £46,000. This tender, classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV code 79210000), was initiated through an open procurement method and is currently at the award stage. The tender period ended on 3rd November 2016, and the contract period spans from 28th November 2016 to 27th November 2019. The awarded contract is currently with Mazars LLP, following its successful bid.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the accounting sector aiming to expand their service offerings. Competitors can leverage this tender to gain experience in public sector contracts, potentially leading to further engagements within the public procurement landscape. Businesses specialising in audit and financial services would be particularly well-positioned to seize similar future opportunities, enhancing their market presence and expertise.

## Notice

The contract is a single lot for the provision of External Audit Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e97576-18db-4429-a60e-4039395357a2 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2016 - 27 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | FLAGSHIP GROUP |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 6TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e97576-18db-4429-a60e-4039395357a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79e97576-18db-4429-a60e-4039395357a2
  27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN137791
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/what-we-do/procurement-services/

## Provenance

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