Published date: 10 November 2021

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: 26 November 2021, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial auditing services - 79212100

Location of contract

B69 3DE

Value of contract

£90,000

Procurement reference

SMBC 21191

Published date

10 November 2021

Closing date

26 November 2021

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Sandwell Children's Trust (the "Trust") is a company limited by guarantee with a Board of ten Directors. Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is the sole member. Sandwell Children's Trust was set up on 1 April 2018 following statutory direction of the Secretary of State to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, young people and families in Sandwell. This is for a period of up to ten years with a review after five years. The Trust is a distinct legal entity which has operational independence. Sandwell Children's Trust is mainly funded by Sandwell MBC. A high standard of service will be expected, and contractors will need to be able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to deliver the Services in the manner required by the Trust.

The external audit and services required as a minimum, in accordance with professional standards of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. They include planning, management and execution of the independent annual audit of the Sandwell Children's Trusts' Financial Statement and Trustee's report.

The maximum available budget per annum is £30,000 (exclusive of VAT) - for the term of the Contract. However, the Trust does not guarantee any level or amount of work pursuant to the Contract.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: 26 November 2020 at 23:59hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DE
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk