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title: "External Audit for DCC"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86d1d812-2ef0-471c-a91a-7e4704338719"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-18"
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# External Audit for DCC

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d1d812-2ef0-471c-a91a-7e4704338719

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "External Audit for DCC" has been conducted by Durham County Council, a local government authority based in Durham, England. This procurement falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" industry category. The contract, awarded to Mazzars LLP for £253,000, covers a period starting from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method used was a tendering process, which concluded on 11th February 2021, with the award published on 18th February 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial consultancy services. Companies that are well-suited to participate in similar tenders would typically include those offering internal and external auditing services, financial consulting, and related advisory services. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can enhance business growth, given the substantial contract value and the ongoing requirements for governmental audits.

## Notice

Mazars have already been appointed for 5 years by national framework via PSAA (public sector audit Appointments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3b11a4-a814-456b-a635-cb56740e2099 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3b11a4-a814-456b-a635-cb56740e2099

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b3b11a4-a814-456b-a635-cb56740e2099
  18th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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