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title: "External Audit 2021 - PP1021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02dad2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2021-12-13"
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# External Audit 2021 - PP1021

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dad2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Orbit Group Limited, a public body located in Coventry, UK, which has procured auditing services under the title "External Audit 2021 - PP1021." This contract, recently awarded, is classified under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. The procurement method is open, and the contract has an initial duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional three years based on performance. Key dates include the contract being signed on 23rd November 2021, with the services required to commence on 1st November 2021. The tender for this contract has already been completed.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for auditing firms, particularly those experienced in managing public sector contracts. Businesses well-suited to compete in this process would include established auditing firms capable of demonstrating quality and efficiency, as well as those with a strong track record in meeting public sector requirements. With a focus on quality accounting for 70% of the evaluation criteria, firms that can showcase their expertise and past successes in similar contracts will be at an advantage.

## Notice

Orbit has awarded a contract for External Audit requirements that will deliver a service that is demonstrably focused around the needs of Orbit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The audit shall cover Orbit Group Limited and all current subsidiaries, which includes Orbit Homes (2020) Limited (development company), Orbit Treasury Limited, Orbit Housing Association Limited, Orbit Capital Plc (funding vehicle for bonds), and two non-trading entities Orbit New Homes Limited and Orbit Gateway Limited. The Contract has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years (on a 1 + 1 +1 basis) based on acceptable performance and current requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030968-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030968-2021
- 27 Aug 2021 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021347-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orbit.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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