Published date: 21 April 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 May 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Auditing services - 79212000

  • Statutory audit services - 79212300

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£308,102

Procurement reference

tender_141126/578814

Published date

21 April 2017

Closing date

19 May 2017

Contract start date

17 July 2017

Contract end date

16 July 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Essex ('the Essex PCC') is seeking proposals from firms wishing to be considered for appointment as statutory auditors for a [three year period commencing with the audit of the financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2019. The Contract will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for 24 months on 12 month extensions subject to satisfactory performance.
The audit will be conducted with regard to the duties of 'local auditors' set out in the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (the Act) and the National Audit Office's Code of Audit Practice. In particular, the auditor will need to be satisfied that the accounts comply with legislative requirements; that proper practices have been observed in preparing the accounts; and that the statement presents a true and fair view

Essex Fire Authority will be permitted to purchase services from the contract at a later date should they be required. There is however no commitment to purchase these services at this time.

More information

Links

Additional text

For this tender, the Kent Police Bravo Solution e-tendering portal will be used to coordinate the compilation, distribution, and receipt of tenders electronically.

All queries must be directed through the e-tendering portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Naomi Dempster

Address

Kent Police and Essex Police Procurement Services, North Kent Police Station, Thames Way
Northfleet, Kent
DA11 8BD
England

Telephone

01474366650

Email

naomi.dempster@kent.pnn.police.uk