--- title: "External Audit & Tax Advisory Services & Internal Audit Services 2022 - 28" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING" published: "2022-09-05" --- # External Audit & Tax Advisory Services & Internal Audit Services 2022 - 28 Buyer: COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c27da4d8-7be0-413b-a2ec-667550cf9594.json) ## Summary The public procurement contracting process involves Cobalt Housing e-Tendering inviting bids for the provision of External Audit & Tax Advisory Services and Internal Audit Services for the period 2022-2028. The total anticipated contract value is GBP 440,000. The tender deadline is October 7, 2022. The contract will start on November 1, 2022, and end on March 31, 2028. Businesses in the auditing and tax consultancy services sector should take note of this opportunity located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This tender by Cobalt Housing e-Tendering for auditing services presents a business growth opportunity for service providers in the accounting and auditing sector. The contract spans 5 years and offers a total value of GBP 440,000. Interested businesses should consider the key dates, the geographical location in Liverpool, and the procurement method being an open procedure above threshold. The contract is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in auditing services. ## Notice Lot 1 - External Auditing and Taxation Advisory Services Scope: Cobalt is seeking to enter into a 5-year contract with a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of External Auditing and Taxation Advisory Services. Cobalt and it's single subsidiary Altview Living Limited have a 31st March year end. The contract will commence 1st November 2022 for planning and interim audit activities to be completed before the final audit in May/June 2023. Value: The anticipated 5 year lot contract value is PS158,000 Contract period: The anticipated contract start date is 1st November 2022 to 30th September 2027. Lot 2 - Internal Auditing Services Scope: Cobalt is also seeking to enter into a 5 year contract with a suitably qualified service provider for the provision of Internal Auditing Services. The contract will commence 1st April 2023 Value: The anticipated 5 year lot contract value is PS200,000 Contract period: The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d11db5e-331e-4dd6-a977-7769789439ec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £440,000 | | 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 | COBALT HOUSING E-TENDERING | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L11 2SF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | West Derby Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2022 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d11db5e-331e-4dd6-a977-7769789439ec - 5 Sep 2022 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d11db5e-331e-4dd6-a977-7769789439ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d11db5e-331e-4dd6-a977-7769789439ec 5th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cobalthousing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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