--- title: "Provision of External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GLF SCHOOLS" published: "2021-05-05" --- # Provision of External Audit Services Buyer: GLF SCHOOLS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b733b494-a86f-4030-99a2-fb5d4a425040.json) ## Summary GLF Schools is currently finalising the procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services". This contract, which falls under the auditing services category (CPV code: 79212000), is intended to commence on 17 May 2021, with an initial duration of three years and the possibility of extension based on performance. The tender submission deadline was 23:59 on 13 April 2021, following an open procurement method with an invitation to providers to express their interest by 19 March 2021. The main delivery location for this service is Banstead, England, where GLF Schools is based. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive proposals. Businesses well-suited to participate in this tender should possess experience in external audit provision, have the capacity to meet the specified contract requirements, and demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery as assessed during the tendering process. The total contract value is expected to be approximately £430,000, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified candidates. ## Notice GLF Schools is inviting suppliers to tender for the contract as its external auditor. The full specification is available in the ITT document. The contract with the successful tenderer is intended to commence on 17 May 2021 and will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years. Consideration will be given to extending the contract for up to 3 further years subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place. If you intend to bid, please register an expression of interest as soon as possible and we will send you the full ITT pack and any other supplementary information. Expressions of interest can be registered by email to the Procurement and Contracts manager at: tendering@glfschools.org Please note you will be asked to sign an NDA before the ITT and associated documents can be sent you. Any questions on the tender should be addressed to tendering@glfschools.org by 19 March 2021 and we will seek to respond to all questions by 24 March 2021. All responses will be made available to all bidders. The closing date for tenders to be received is 23.59 on 13 April 2021. We may invite shortlisted firms to carry out presentations. These will take place during week commencing 19 April 2021. Please note that only the top 3 bidders will be invited to present. GLF Schools reserves the right to issue supplementary documentation at any time during the tendering process to clarify any issue or amend any aspect of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The Trust reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any point. The Trust is not liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of this tender process nor for any other costs incurred by those tendering for this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef4b77-8c9a-4554-abf3-54eba1d6ace4 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 May 2021 | | Contract period | 17 May 2021 - 17 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £430,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £433,077 | | 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 | GLF SCHOOLS | | Locality | BANSTEAD | | Post town | Sutton | | Postcode | SM7 1AG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | Nork | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MHA MACINTYRE HUDSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef4b77-8c9a-4554-abf3-54eba1d6ace4 - 3 Mar 2021 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d961f2c-26b4-4318-bed5-658450d412b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03ef4b77-8c9a-4554-abf3-54eba1d6ace4 5th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d961f2c-26b4-4318-bed5-658450d412b7 3rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.glfschools.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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