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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "CORSERV LIMITED"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: CORSERV LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb3ed600-283a-460e-b111-bd51f11170d5

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## Summary

CORSERV Limited is seeking to award a contract for External Audit Services, aimed at supporting various entities within its Group, including CORMAC Solutions Ltd and Cornwall Airport Ltd. The opportunity is classified under the accounting and auditing services category and falls under an open procurement method. The tender was published on 18th September 2017, with a submission deadline of 25th October 2017. The contract is set to commence on 4th December 2017 and will extend until 5th December 2021. The service will be provided primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £800,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector auditing. Suitable businesses may include those specialising in audit and compliance services, particularly those with experience working with local authorities or public sector organisations. Companies engaged in similar sectors should consider bidding to leverage the contract value while contributing to the economic growth objectives outlined by CORSERV for its expansive Group of Companies.

## Notice

CORSERV Ltd is a company established to provide strategic direction for the existing commercial trading companies that make up the Group - CORMAC Solutions Ltd, Cornwall Airport Ltd, Cornwall Housing Ltd, the Nottinghamshire joint venture company, Via East Midlands Ltd, and Cornwall Development Company and other companies as the group grows. CORSERV works with Cornwall Council, as shareholder, to support economic growth and place-making in Cornwall ensuring that all its subsidiaries are focused on this goal. CORSERV have a requirement to outsource the provision of External Audit Services for itself and Group of Companies. Additional information: The tender documents can be accessed via the Procontract Supplying the South West eTendering portal; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/. Search for the latest opportunities under Cornwall Council and select the External Audit Services link. To access the online ITT template you will need to express an interest and then click the "Start my response" button.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0570a453-998f-41ff-934c-9b1d8535f931 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 5 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | CORSERV LIMITED |
| Locality | WADEBRIDGE |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL27 6TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Wadebridge East & St Minver |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2018 at 12:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0570a453-998f-41ff-934c-9b1d8535f931
- 20 Sep 2017 at 12:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0570a453-998f-41ff-934c-9b1d8535f931
- 18 Sep 2017 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0570a453-998f-41ff-934c-9b1d8535f931

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0570a453-998f-41ff-934c-9b1d8535f931
  10th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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