---
title: "External Quality Standards and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049289"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049289.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-08-21"
---

# External Quality Standards and Support

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049289

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for "External Quality Standards and Support" in the auditing services category. The procurement falls under the services sector and is categorised by CPV code 79212000. The process utilised a limited procurement method, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific nature of the requirement. The contract was officially signed on 19th August 2024, with a final value of £99,979.3. The audit and assurance activities will be carried out across various locations within the UK.

This tender can create substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services to increase their portfolio with public sector clients. Particularly, SMEs with expertise in delivering high-quality audit support services would find this contract beneficial. Engaging in such public procurement can provide valuable experience with regional authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority, which can enhance business credibility and open doors to future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

To undertake a range of audit and assurance activity

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake a range of audit and assurance activity

### Procurement Information

Due to the value, a request for quotation exercise was carried out

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026654-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,979 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AOC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026654-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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