Award

External Audit Services

SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for 'External Audit Services' by Sanctuary Housing Association has concluded successfully with the award status marked as active. This process, initiated through direct award, falls under the accounting and auditing services category with a designated CPV code 79210000, and pertains to services needed in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct award, leading to a contract valued at £4,000,000 GBP. The contract period extends from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. Sanctuary Housing Association, headquartered in Worcester, engaged KPMG as the supplier for these services, illustrating a strategic choice in securing expertise for auditing purposes. The award was finalised and published on 25th February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for companies specialising in auditing and accounting to penetrate the public sector market, especially those with capabilities to handle large-scale contracts like KPMG. While the process is particularly conducive for large enterprises, it also presents viability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with the intricacies of audit services. Business growth can be fostered through efficient services delivery over the contract period, illustrating the potential for building long-term partnerships with entities like Sanctuary Housing Association. This arrangement underscores the demand for quality auditing services, paving the way for financial consultancy firms to expand their reach and expertise within this sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57c28235-a1a0-4d5d-a63f-868f5efe5bcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2281ff8-296b-44d5-b816-4fcb0168b546
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 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
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
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
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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