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# Provision of an External Audit Service

[Kent Police](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-police)

Estimated value

£308,102

Published

21 Apr 2017

Deadline

Closed

19 May 2017

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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.

Additional information:

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.

## CPV classification

Auditing services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4275165e-bc9a-4bb9-87ca-ba8a3564fe5b)

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