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title: "ESPO 664-17 Lot 2b lndependent Audit - Teachers Pensions Return & Pooling of Housing Receipts (Direct Award)"
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# ESPO 664-17 Lot 2b lndependent Audit - Teachers Pensions Return & Pooling of Housing Receipts (Direct Award)

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cefbb184-f4da-4026-ab96-3625e27ceccb

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council seeking auditing services under the title "ESPO 664-17 Lot 2b Independent Audit - Teachers Pensions Return & Pooling of Housing Receipts" through a direct award method. The procurement, classified under the CPV codes for auditing services, was completed with a total contract value of £28,800. The contract period commenced on 31st May 2019 and is set to conclude on 2nd June 2023. The delivery location for this contract is Yorkshire and the Humber, with the tender period closing on 24th May 2019.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of delivering statutory and internal audit solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage as potential competitors due to the direct award nature of the procurement, which may allow for a streamlined bidding process. With a focus on service delivery related to public sector pensions, firms with experience in public finance audit and compliance will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

Independent Audit - Teachers Pensions Return & Pooling of Housing Receipts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadad5af-b7f7-4a82-b43f-afb40317daa1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2019 - 2 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,800 |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 9FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2019 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadad5af-b7f7-4a82-b43f-afb40317daa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadad5af-b7f7-4a82-b43f-afb40317daa1
  3rd June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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