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title: "FURTHER COMPETITION CONDUCTED UNDER CCS FRAMEWORK AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES (RM6188) LOT 1"
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# FURTHER COMPETITION CONDUCTED UNDER CCS FRAMEWORK AUDIT & ASSURANCE SERVICES (RM6188) LOT 1

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f658e7e-b8da-4de0-8976-3b184efc7e04

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Audit & Assurance Services under Lot 1 by using Further Competition via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6188. The contract has been awarded to BDO LLP and will cover the financial years from 2024/25 to 2026/27, with the contract period commencing on 1 August 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2027. Key deadlines, such as the tender period which ended on 31 May 2024, were integral to this selective procurement process, with a total contract value of £78,750. The service delivery is to take place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, falling under the category of System Quality Assurance Planning Services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in auditing and assurance services, especially those capable of operating within established frameworks like the CCS. Companies specialising in system quality assurance, assessment services, and related auditing fields are well-positioned to benefit from engaging in similar future competitions. The use of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement ensures a streamlined process for procurement, favouring established, large-scale suppliers with a proven track record, as evidenced by the selection of BDO LLP.

## Notice

West Northamptonshire Council invites quotations for the provision of Audit & Assurance Services Lot 1 by Further Competition via CCS Framework RM6188 The Council intend to enter into a contract with the successful Supplier(s) for a period of 32 months commencing on 1 August 2024 (for the financial years 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27. The Authority's detailed requirements are defined in Section 2: Specification. Please take care in reading this document, in particular the Specification. In the event of any questions or queries in relation to this Request for Quotation (RFQ), please send via the councils In-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb226d5-c47c-4f2d-aeaf-7338b48a3f74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,750 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 75211200 - Foreign economic-aid-related services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb226d5-c47c-4f2d-aeaf-7338b48a3f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffb226d5-c47c-4f2d-aeaf-7338b48a3f74
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc

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