--- title: "FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-10" --- # FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-71af71f3-a37f-4a43-af49-e26173abe581.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender for "FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES," aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families within Sandwell. This procurement falls under the financial auditing services category and is based in West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 26 November 2020, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2022 and concluding on 31 March 2025. The maximum annual budget for this contract is £30,000, though no guaranteed work is promised to the contractors. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in financial audit services to expand their portfolios, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements. Firms that can demonstrate quality service delivery, adhere to professional standards, and comply with the specific operational requirements of the Sandwell Children's Trust will be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should ensure they have the capacity to fulfil the contract requirements over the maximum ten-year term, with a five-year review, and be prepared to navigate the Sandwell MBC In-tend e-Tendering System for their submissions. ## Notice Sandwell Children's Trust (the "Trust") is a company limited by guarantee with a Board of ten Directors. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is the sole member. Sandwell Children's Trust was set up on 1 April 2018 following statutory direction of the Secretary of State to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families in Sandwell. This is for a period of up to ten years with a review after five years. The Trust is a distinct legal entity which has operational independence. Sandwell Children's Trust is mainly funded by Sandwell MBC. A high standard of service will be expected, and contractors will need to be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to deliver the Services in the manner required by the Trust. The external audit and services required as a minimum, in accordance with professional standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. They include planning, management and execution of the independent annual audit of the Sandwell Children's Trusts' Financial Statement and Trustee's report. The maximum available budget per annum is PS30,000 (exclusive of VAT) - for the term of the Contract. However, the Trust does not guarantee any level or amount of work pursuant to the Contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 26 November 2020 at 23:59hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff878d9-970a-4b3c-a311-a291debe50af | | 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 | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff878d9-970a-4b3c-a311-a291debe50af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff878d9-970a-4b3c-a311-a291debe50af 10th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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