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title: "EOI - 563-2022 Expression of Interest for the provision of External Audit Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat"
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# EOI - 563-2022 Expression of Interest for the provision of External Audit Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat

Buyer: COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69bb6677-776d-4137-91b5-b29db85446fd

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## Summary

The Commonwealth Secretariat is currently conducting an open procurement process for an Expression of Interest (EOI) regarding the provision of External Audit Services, identified as IT-507-14-EOI-563-2022. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a particular emphasis on financial auditing. The tender was published on 7th February 2022, and the submission deadline for expressions of interest is 16th February 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 4th July 2022 and will continue until 3rd July 2027, with the main delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in external auditing and financial services to grow and expand their client base. Key players in the accounting and auditing sectors, particularly those that can demonstrate a robust capability and capacity to meet the requirements outlined in the tender brief, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality auditing services to public sector entities could particularly enhance their competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Commonwealth Secretariat has an opportunity for the provision of External Audit Services to the Commonwealth Secretariat We require information on your capability and capacity to provide the services detailed in the attached brief. Additional information: We require information on your capability and capacity to provide the services detailed in the attached brief. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa381f0-cbe3-48b7-b655-b9fa60e52671 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 5HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa381f0-cbe3-48b7-b655-b9fa60e52671
- 7 Feb 2022 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa381f0-cbe3-48b7-b655-b9fa60e52671

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa381f0-cbe3-48b7-b655-b9fa60e52671
  7th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thecommonwealth/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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