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title: "The Provision of External Audit Services"
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# The Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76da7fd1-dbe2-4bca-b850-9ca4525aedd1

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has completed a tender process for the provision of external audit services, with a contract value of £219,480. This procurement falls under the statutory audit services category (CPV code 79212300). The open procurement procedure attracted proposals for a contract period starting from 2 April 2018 and ending on 1 April 2023. The tender was officially closed on 19 May 2017, with the results published on 27 February 2018, confirming Grant Thornton UK LLP as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms with expertise in external audit services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer competitive proposals. Engaging in such public procurement can enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and fostering relationships with governmental bodies.

## Notice

- The Police & Crime Commissioner for Essex ('PCC') and the Chief Constable for Essex ('CC') are seeking proposals from firms wishing to be considered for appointment as statutory auditors for a five year period commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dcc01a-8706-4d3e-b396-c783e350d3a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £219,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £219,480 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | NORTHFLEET |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA11 8BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Gravesham |
| Electoral ward | Northfleet & Springhead |
| Westminster constituency | Gravesham |
| 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

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dcc01a-8706-4d3e-b396-c783e350d3a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dcc01a-8706-4d3e-b396-c783e350d3a3
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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