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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b88ba26-b237-4836-beda-161288c6e5e4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-27"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b88ba26-b237-4836-beda-161288c6e5e4

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of External Audit Services on behalf of Ubico Ltd. The contract duration is initially 2 years, extendable up to 5 years. The tender is open for submissions until 29th July 2024. The procurement falls under the services category and is conducted through an open procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for auditing service providers to secure a long-term contract with guaranteed income. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, especially in the auditing industry sector, are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender is issued by Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) on behalf of Ubico Ltd via open procedure to seek a supplier for the Provision of External Audit Services. The initial term of the Contract will be for the period of 2 years. The initial term may be extended by a period or periods of up to 3 years. Total potential Contract term including extensions is 5 years. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09be1796-b640-4899-b522-bb41c534139e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09be1796-b640-4899-b522-bb41c534139e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09be1796-b640-4899-b522-bb41c534139e
  27th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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