Blackpool Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Statutory Financial Audit Services for Blackpool Council's Wholly Owned Companies

Awarded 18 Nov 2019

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Awarded18 Nov 2019
Value£200,000.00
SupplierSmith Craven Chartered Accountants
AgencyBlackpool Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 5y 12mo ago1y term
Awarded 18 Nov 2019Expired 17 Nov 2020

About

Blackpool Council awarded a contract to Smith Craven Chartered Accountants for the provision of statutory financial audit services, including the production of full statutory accounts and filing with Companies House.

The contract covers audits for Blackpool Housing Company Limited, Blackpool Operating Company Limited, Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited, Blackpool Transport Services Limited, Blackpool Coastal Housing Limited, the Blackpool Airport suite of Limited Companies, Blackpool Waste Services Limited, Lancashire Management Operations Limited, and any future wholly owned companies.

The audit includes a report and opinion to the Directors on whether the financial statements represent a true and fair view of each company's affairs.

The contract value is £200,000.

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