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675 - Independent Audit of Gas and Electric

WIGAN COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "675 - Independent Audit of Gas and Electric". The project falls under the statutory audit services category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted via Fusion21's Heating, Renewables, and Electrical Framework (Lot 10), followed an open procedure. The contract has been awarded to Icon Training and Assessment Ltd, with the award process concluding on 19th January 2026. The contract period runs from 1st February 2026 through to 31st January 2030. This initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the audit services industry, especially those looking to expand their reach in the public sector.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the audit services sector. With a total contract value of £350,000, the award demonstrates Wigan Council's commitment to engaging reliable partners for critical compliance assessments in gas and electrical systems. Businesses specialising in statutory audit services are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, potentially gaining exposure and credibility within the public sector. Being a SME-friendly procurement, it opens doors for smaller firms to participate in large-scale public sector contracts, fostering growth and sector diversification.

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Notice Title

675 - Independent Audit of Gas and Electric

Notice Description

Wigan Council have appointed a supplier via Fusion21's Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework (Lot 10) for the provision of Independent Audits of Gas and Electrical compliance inspections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4610fdee-1215-41c3-989f-e3f656438144
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcaec1bc-0d19-41bd-a8d1-8325c6fc0d86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICON TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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