--- title: "RFQ00002 - Provision of External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-29" --- # RFQ00002 - Provision of External Audit Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79ce5755-7e09-4923-9520-daf3e72cb9ce.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is currently conducting a procurement process for the "RFQ00002 - Provision of External Audit Services," set in the services industry, specifically related to auditing. The tender is at the active stage, with responses due by noon on 15th December 2021. The contract will initially cover the audit of the 2021/22 accounts for Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries, with potential extensions up to three years based on satisfactory performance. Interested suppliers must register on the Birmingham City Council's e-tendering platform to participate in this procurement, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the auditing and financial services sector, fostering business growth through public sector contracts. Firms with expertise in external auditing and accounting services will benefit greatly from this engagement due to the requirement for comprehensive audits, presentations to management, and participation in committee meetings. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with a significant public authority and expand their portfolio in public sector work. ## Notice Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries is a private limited company wholly owned by Birmingham City Council. The Group (including Acivico Limited Company) currently consists of Acivico Traded Services Limited, Acivico (Building Consultancy) Limited and (Design, Construction and Facilities Management). Collectively and individually, the companies are referred to as Acivico. The first year of this contract will be for the audit of 2021/22 accounts. The contract will be for one year in the first instance, extendable in annual increments subject to satisfactory performance and agreement of fees, up to a maximum duration of three years. The external audit services required will include, but not limited to: 1. Prepare an audit plan for Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries; 2. To undertake the external audit of the Group and subsidiaries financial statements; 3. Present their audit findings (ISA260); 4. Provide an opinion on each financial statement including the part of the financial statements that relates to a pension fund; 5. Be available to present their audit plan, audit findings and opinion to Management and Audit Committee; 6. Attend Management and Audit Committee meetings if requested to do so during the year; and The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 15th December 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db135315-60b4-4222-b6c6-4a72dff9952d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B2 2ZH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2021 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db135315-60b4-4222-b6c6-4a72dff9952d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db135315-60b4-4222-b6c6-4a72dff9952d 29th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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