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title: "GB-Sheffield: Audit Assurance Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-980772a7-89f2-4699-ba2f-7e682330f32b"
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published: "2020-12-11"
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# GB-Sheffield: Audit Assurance Service

Buyer: BRITISH BUSINESS BANK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-980772a7-89f2-4699-ba2f-7e682330f32b

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## Summary

The British Business Bank has successfully awarded a contract for the "Audit Assurance Service" based in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. This procurement falls under the financial auditing services category and has a total value of £73,424. The award marks the completion of the tender process, which was initiated on 11th December 2020. The contract period spans from 11th December 2020 to 31st March 2023, with the tender period closing on 17th November 2020. The procurement method details have not been specified, and the contract was directly awarded to BDO LLP to ensure the selection of a supplier without conflict of interest.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the auditing and financial services sector, particularly those offering tailored advisory services or compliance support. Companies that specialise in providing independent oversight and audit advisory services would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the British Business Bank's emphasis on quality and conflict-free auditing processes. Establishing a relationship with potential buyers like the British Business Bank can foster further business growth in this specialised domain.

## Notice

To provide consistent, confidential, reliable and independent oversight of the Lcndcr participating in the Schemes going forward (the "schemes Audit Advisory Services"). Additional information: Direct Award in line with BBB procedures due to need to select and appoint a supplier without a conflict for the audit processes required. This provided sufficient rationale to award in this manner in line with own internal rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bbd415c-2d4a-4207-b5b1-53626fe2f940 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,424 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,424 |
| 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 | BRITISH BUSINESS BANK |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S3 8NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 18:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bbd415c-2d4a-4207-b5b1-53626fe2f940

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bbd415c-2d4a-4207-b5b1-53626fe2f940
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=551650694
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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