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PR512025 - Compliance Auditing Services

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Exeter City Council, was focused on securing Compliance Auditing Services under the title "PR512025 - Compliance Auditing Services" in the industry category of Technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The location for the services is the South West region of the United Kingdom. This award stage process, dated 21st July 2026, followed a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The tender period concluded on 24th April 2026, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and lasting until 30th June 2029. The total value of the contract is GBP 189,624, making it suitable for SMEs, with Exeter City Council acting as the buyer.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in technical consultancy and compliance auditing, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in verifying safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards are well-suited to pursue such tenders. The engagement of Gas Contract Services Ltd as the supplier reflects the Council's commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards, which is integral for businesses looking to enhance their credentials and expand their client base in compliance auditing and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR512025 - Compliance Auditing Services

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to formalise the engagement of independent external auditors to verify the competence and compliance of contractors delivering services on behalf of the Council. The primary purpose is to ensure that all contracted work meets required safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6347d08c-9060-458a-a74e-5b4b47d061ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e1d266-c52d-40d9-be75-bfab83d556a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£189,624 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,624 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAS CONTRACT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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