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title: "Appointment of an External Auditor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04377a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FREEPORT EAST LIMITED"
published: "2024-07-09"
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# Appointment of an External Auditor

Buyer: FREEPORT EAST LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04377a

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## Summary

FREEPORT EAST LIMITED has completed the procurement process for the "Appointment of an External Auditor" service under Financial and insurance services. The company is located in Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was cancelled, with a value of £9,350 awarded to Azets on 24th April 2024. The audit contract entails a 12-month period, with the potential for a 24-month extension subject to performance approval by the Supervisory Board.

This tender offers an opportunity for CCAB qualified accountants experienced in auditing, data analysis, and reporting. Businesses with expertise in financial services, particularly external audit functions, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process aimed to secure an auditor with a strong understanding of auditing principles and the ability to provide accurate and compliant financial assessments for Freeport East Ltd.

## Notice

Freeport East Ltd is seeking an independent external auditor to review the financial information of our company and report back on findings. The Company is required to file its first set of audited Accounts (made up from 6 December 2022 to 31 March 2023; and April 2023 to 31 March 2024) with Companies House by 6 September 2024. Our first Annual General Meeting is due to be held on 26 September 2024, and we would like to present a full set of audited accounts and the Auditors Report to our members at this meeting. The audit process will be overseen by the company's Finance and Audit Committee, which is a sub-group of the Supervisory Board. The Finance and Audit Committee is led by the Accountable Body's Section 151 officer and whose membership includes the company's chair of the Board and another Board director. Meetings are held virtually every two months. The Supervisory Board sets the strategic direction of Freeport East and approves the company's strategic decisions, including annual budget, business plan and longer-term strategy. To be successful as an external auditor, you should have excellent knowledge of auditing principles, be analytical, and have good communication skills. Ultimately, we are looking for an external auditor who can make informed and rational decisions, be objective, and is detail orientated.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The company is looking to appoint an external auditor for a period of 12 months, with the opportunity to extend the contract for a further 24 months, based on acceptable performance in the first 12 months and upon approval by the Supervisory Board. To be successful as an external auditor, you should have excellent knowledge of auditing principles, be analytical, and have good communication skills. Ultimately, we are looking for an external auditor who can make informed and rational decisions, be objective, and is detail orientated. External Auditor Responsibilities: * Evaluating financial statements and assessing accounts for accuracy and compliance. * Investigating internal systems and operations. * Assessing risk management approaches. * Reporting on errors and fraud. * Providing feedback reports on findings. External Auditor Requirements: * CCAB qualified accountant * Degree in accounting or finance. * Previous experience as an external auditor. * Experience in data analysis and reporting on finances. * Strong knowledge of accounting principles. * Proficiency in ERP software. * Good decision-making abilities. * Problem-solving skills. * Professional and trustworthy.

Options: An initial period of 12 months, with opportunity to extend the contract for a further 24 months, based on acceptable performance in the first 12 months and upon approval of the Supervisory Board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020912-2024 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FREEPORT EAST LIMITED |
| Locality | HARWICH |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO12 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Tendring |
| Electoral ward | Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2024 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020912-2024
- 6 Feb 2024 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003842-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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