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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-134461"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-134461.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAI TARIAN LTD"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: TAI TARIAN LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-134461

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## Summary

Tai Tarian Ltd, located in Neath, sought to issue a contract for External Audit Services, categorised under "services" within the auditing industry. The procurement process, conducted through an open method, passed through the tender and award stages. The tender period ended on 6th October 2023, with the award finalised by 15th December 2023. The contract, valued at £76,650, was awarded to Bevan Buckland LLP from Swansea. The main responsibility involves meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements for Tai Tarian and its subsidiaries and providing comprehensive reports on audit findings, with agreed-upon scope post-award.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing, particularly those with expertise in financial auditing services and statutory audit services, to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence. Companies capable of delivering detailed management reports and identifying internal control weaknesses are well-suited for this contract. Additionally, the requirement to deliver community benefits aligns with broader economic and social objectives, presenting an avenue for businesses to demonstrate corporate social responsibility within the Neath Port Talbot County Borough.

## Notice

We are seeking to issue a Contract for the provision of External Audit Services.The scope of work to which this Contract applies covers:1. The provision of an external audit service for Tai Tarian and any subsidiary, which meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.2. The provision to management, Audit & Risk Committee and Board of a comprehensive management report on the findings of the audit.3. Reporting of any failures or weaknesses in internal controls, together with recommendations for remedial action along with any additional improvements to management and the Audit & Risk Committee.4. Provision of an annual report to the funders of Tai Tarian that the covenant measures which it must measure and report to have been correctly calculated in accordance with the Loan Agreement.Tenderers must be aware that a detailed Scope of Work (SOW) will be agreed in writing post contract award. This will ensure that the Supplier will be aware of all provisions, milestones, reports, deliverables and end products that are expected to be provided throughout the life of the contract.Further information can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134461 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,650 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAI TARIAN LTD |
| Locality | NEATH |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA11 2FP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Briton Ferry West |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BUCKLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 14:43 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134461
- 1 Sep 2023 at 10:51 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134461

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP448947&idx=1
  1st September 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP448947&idx=2
  1st September 2023 - 1. Tai Tarian - Report and Financial Statements 2022-23 FINAL
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP448947&idx=3
  1st September 2023 - 2. Loan Agreement Covenants
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=SEP448947&idx=4
  1st September 2023 - 3. 2022 Business Plan Approval Variation (unsigned)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- http://www.taitarian.co.uk

## Provenance

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