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title: "LPS CORP - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services - RFQ 15266683"
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# LPS CORP - Provision of External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services - RFQ 15266683

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbca3ee3-d433-4eed-8bf1-0dc112569e1d

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services, specifically for Lancashire County Developments Limited and Marketing Lancashire Limited. This procurement falls under the open procedure for services, with a total value of £160,000. The contract will be awarded across three Lots, allowing bidders to apply for one or both of Lots 1 (External Audit Services) and 2 (Taxation Advisory Services). The tender was published on 12th October 2020, with the tendering period having ended on 10th November 2020. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and will continue until 31st January 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services to engage with local government contracts. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive audit and taxation advisory services will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the nature of the services required, firms that can form cost-effective partnerships or demonstrate a strong track record in public sector work will be well-positioned to compete for these contracts.

## Notice

Lancashire County Council (LCC) is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit and taxation advisory services to Lancashire County Developments Limited and Marketing Lancashire Limited. The tender comprises 3 Lots: - Lot 1: External Audit Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 2: Taxation Advisory Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. - Lot 3: Combined External Audit and Taxation Advisory Services for Marketing Lancashire Limited and Lancashire County Developments Limited Group. 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/c0b8bcce-47b0-4de1-b4c3-0a119076e67d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £131,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BEEVER AND STRUTHERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS; BEEVER AND STRUTHERS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2021 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b8bcce-47b0-4de1-b4c3-0a119076e67d
- 1 Feb 2021 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b8bcce-47b0-4de1-b4c3-0a119076e67d
- 12 Oct 2020 at 08:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9ee09e-9c07-4acb-8a42-f1ff73e0ecaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b8bcce-47b0-4de1-b4c3-0a119076e67d
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9ee09e-9c07-4acb-8a42-f1ff73e0ecaf
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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