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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of External Auditor and Tax Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Ltd - LCC39886"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of External Auditor and Tax Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Ltd - LCC39886

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c71f516b-d690-4e52-ba44-33023c864b49

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited. This tender, with the ID BB/CORP/LCC/24/051, falls under the industry category of financial auditing services, as classified by CPV code 79212100. The procurement process, an open procedure (above threshold), was active with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 24th October 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st February 2025 and end on 31st January 2029. The contractual value is GBP 180,000, and the services will be delivered within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, which the procurement explicitly accommodates. The contract has been divided into three lots: external audit services, taxation advisory services, and a combined offering. Such segmentation allows various businesses to bid according to their expertise and capabilities. Winning this contract can provide substantial revenue and prestige, enhancing the business profile of successful tenderers in the financial services industry.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited. The tender comprises 3 Lots: - Lot 1: External Audit Services for Lancashire County Developments Limited. - Lot 2: Taxation Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Limited. - Lot 3: Combined External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services for Lancashire County Developments Limited. Tenderers may bid for Lot 1 and/or Lot 2. If tenderers bid for Lot 1 and Lot 2, then they must provide a price for Lot 3. Tenderers may not bid for Lot 3 only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f56fdb-3739-459b-b5b5-e4e982df2738 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEEVER AND STRUTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
- 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f56fdb-3739-459b-b5b5-e4e982df2738
- 23 Sep 2024 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db73305-70b5-4307-9b5f-ba9081d70030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6f56fdb-3739-459b-b5b5-e4e982df2738
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db73305-70b5-4307-9b5f-ba9081d70030
  23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-corp-provision-of-external-auditor-and-tax-advisory-services-for-lancashire-county-developments-ltd-lcc39886/
  Lancashire County Council Tender Notice

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